Economy, Business & Finance
Do benefit fraud investigators outnumber tax inspectors 10:1?
We’ve looked into claims comparing the number of benefit fraud and tax evasion investigators. Read
Fact checks
Economy, Business & Finance
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.
Europe
14 April's BBC Question Time, factchecked
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
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Europe
Is the UK calling for EU duties for Chinese steel?
China is accused of 'dumping' steel on EU markets. We've looked at what this means and at the UK's position. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Onshore wind: how do the costs compare?
The costs of onshore wind power compared to the alternatives have been hotly disputed during the passage of the Energy Bill. We’ve taken a look. Read
Analysis
Economy, Business & Finance
"Taxation is legalised extortion": a quote out of context?
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
Fact checks
Europe
7 April's BBC Question Time, factchecked
We factchecked the Question Time panel's claims about EU referendum leaflets, offshore wealth, and steel. Read
Fact checks
Economy, Business & Finance
Is spending on disability benefits going up or down?
Competing claims about spending on disability benefits count different types of disability benefits. Read
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Europe
Energy bills and Brexit
Would leaving the EU raise energy bills by £500 million a year, as claimed? Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Disability benefits, homelessness, and payments to the EU: Prime Minister's Questions, factchecked
We've factchecked claims from Prime Minister's Questions on disability benefits, homelessness, and the UK's contributions to the EU. Read
Fact checks
Economy, Business & Finance
Does George Osborne have a £4.4bn black hole in his budget?
Changes to the Personal Independence Payment have been withdrawn. They had been forecast to save £4.4 billion over five years. Read
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