We check facts about the UK economy. This includes money issues like prices, taxes, jobs, people out of work, and housing. We also look at how these things are different in each part of the UK.
Economy, Business & Finance
We've factchecked claims from Prime Minister's Questions on homelessness, cuts to council funding, abortion, and what Jeremy Corbyn said about Hezbollah. Read
Europe
Readers asked us about the difference that savings on our EU membership fee would make to the British economy. Here's the answer. Read
Europe
In partnership with experts at the UK in a Changing Europe project, we've taken a look at the facts behind the claims on British exports to the EU. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The UK has one of the largest economies in the world. But how big? Some say it is the 5th biggest; others say it is the 9th. The answer is both. Here’s why. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
We've factchecked claims from Prime Minister's Questions on tax evasion and avoidance, border control, and school governors. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
We’ve looked into claims comparing the number of benefit fraud and tax evasion investigators. Read
Europe
We've factchecked the Question Time panel's claims about the tax gap, and the impact of leaving the EU on the UK's economy and borders. Read
Europe
China is accused of 'dumping' steel on EU markets. We've looked at what this means and at the UK's position. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
A senior tax official says that an old quote of his that taxation is "legalised extortion" should be seen in context. Here's the context. Read
Europe
We factchecked the Question Time panel's claims about EU referendum leaflets, offshore wealth, and steel. Read
