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
The government's best estimate is that the early closure will cut the average household's electricity bill by 30p, but there's some uncertainty about this. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
While 30% of private rented homes aren't rated 'decent' according to a government standard, the proportion failing it because of health and safety is 17%. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The Chancellor aimed to bring the UK back into surplus by 2015, not technically the same as a promise. Deficit reduction didn't go to plan. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The government wants to close the Renewables Obligation to onshore wind a year early. How much capacity would miss out on its proposed grace period? Read
Europe
Claims that EU budget commitments are rising, blowing the Prime Minister's budget cut promise off course, are inaccurate. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
It's been suggested that closing the Renewables Obligation to onshore wind could threaten 19,000 jobs. Read
Europe
We've factchecked claims from this week's BBC Question Time on the EU, NHS and Trident. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
There's been some confusion over what MPs voted against last month regarding the so-called "tampon tax". Read
Europe
In 2014, the EU accounted for around 44% of the UK's exports of goods and services. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
We've factchecked the claims from last night's BBC Question Time on junior doctors, crime, and housebuilding. Read
