Immigration
The UK asylum backlog: explained
A guide to the backlog of asylum decisions, and how changes to asylum law have impacted how cases are processed. Read
Analysis
Explained
Our latest long form analysis of the key topics likely to shape the general election campaign
What photo ID do you need to vote in the UK?
A guide to voter ID requirements ahead of the 7 May local elections. Read
Analysis
Defence claims in the 2024 general election: fact checked
Claims about defence, including on defence spending and the size of the armed forces, have featured throughout the campaign. Read
Analysis
Environment
Net Zero: explained
In this explainer, we look at what ‘Net Zero’ means, what the government is doing about it, and whether the UK is on course to meet its emissions targets. Read
Analysis
Economy, Business & Finance
Welfare reform: explained
A guide to how much the UK spends on welfare, the impact of recent reforms, and how the main parties propose to address future issues. Read
Analysis
Postal voting in the 2024 general election
We’ve taken a look at how postal voting works and answered some common questions. Read
Analysis
Would Conservative spending commitments mean a £4,800 increase in the average mortgage?
Labour’s claim about the impact of Conservative spending plans is speculative and based on several uncertain assumptions. Read
Fact checks
Unpacking the numbers on the impact of the ‘Triple Lock Plus’
Reports of the Conservatives’ proposed pension policy include different estimates of its impact. Read
Analysis
What size are the UK’s armed forces?
A guide to how the number of personnel in the Army, RAF and Royal Navy is counted, and some common claims we’ve seen about these figures. Read
Analysis
Health
NHS waiting lists: what you need to know
Our regularly updated guide to NHS waiting lists and waiting times. Read
Analysis
