Are unpaid carers saving the taxpayer £119 billion?
A new report suggests the value of volunteer care workers is greater than the entire NHS. Can this be so? Read
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From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Are the English paying for lavish Scottish spending promises?
Simon Heffer claimed in the Telegraph yesterday that England is paying Scotland a £35 billion subsidy that allows the Scottish government to make lavish spending promises. Full Fact took a look at the issue. Read
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What proportion of Government cuts were Labour committed to?
Two halves of the Coalition offered two different interpretations of the size of the cuts proposed by the last Government this week, but do either reflect the true picture? Read
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Are wind turbines to blame for projected rises in electricity bills?
The Express claimed today that the Government's Renewable Energy Review has found the cost of wind farms will add £50 to the average annual household bill by 2020. But does this figure only include wind farms? Read
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How does life expectancy in parts of Glasgow compare with Kabul?
While out campaigning, George Galloway stated that in some parts of Glasgow life expectancy is lower than in Kabul. Full Fact went in search of the figures. Read
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Is First Past the Post good at throwing out unpopular governments?
Proponents of the First Past the Post electoral system claim that it is good at throwing out unpopular governments at election time. Seeking some evidence for this, Full Fact went in search of the facts. Read
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AV Referendum: Will safe seats be a thing of the past under the Alternative Vote?
The latest in our series on the AV referendum. Here we assess what impact the change in voting system would have on the number of MPs with relative ease in 'safe' seats. Read
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AV Referendum: could third placed candidates end up winning?
The Prime Minister today joined forces with old adversary John Reid to recommend that Britons reject the AV system in three weeks time. But how sound is his claim that candidates finishing third after the first round of counting could go on to win? Read
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Do UK immigrant workers have higher average earnings than UK born workers?
Chris Huhne this week on Question Time claimed it was a surprising reality that non-UK born workers have higher average earnings than UK-born workers. Was he right? Read
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AV Referendum: did AV cause turnout to fall in Australian elections?
Former England cricket captain David Gower today came in to bat for No2AV today, using a column in the Sun to claim that the Australian example should caution against its adoption in the UK. But can falling turnout down under really be blamed on AV? Read
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