From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Health
Councils were given an extra £2 billion in the Spring Budget 2017. But they might use it to free up funding for other services. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
We've seen claims about Labour's plans for investment spending. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
This week’s Budget won’t make “average working families” £1,400 worse off, although that’s roughly the right ballpark for the long-term impact of tax and benefit changes. Read
Although technically an independent Scotland could be written into the EU treaties, in practice it would most likely need to re-apply. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Is the Scottish economy as strong as the UK’s generally? Not according to the most recent growth figures. Read
Crime
We looked at how many people are wanted in relation to particular crimes in England and Wales. Read
What happens if MPs reject amendments to the law triggering Article 50 inserted by the House of Lords? Read
Education
Figures on attainment in Scotland depend on which measure you prefer to look at. Read
Health
The NHS is getting more money every year, but the rate of increase in the 2010s is smaller than in any previous decade, experts warn. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
We’ve checked claims on who wins and loses from the Spring Budget 2017. Read
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