Fact checks related to national economic programmes including leveling up, the New Deal and nationalisation
Economy, Business & Finance
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford and Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes said the countries would not be receiving more money as other areas of their provisional budgets are being revised down. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The Chancellor announced departmental spending during this Parliament would increase by the largest amount this century. Our calculations show spending increased more each year from 2001-2005. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Health will account for around 40% of the day-to-day spending that can be budgeted by departments, which itself only accounts for about half of government spending. Read
Debate over whether the government scheme caused a rise in infections continues. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
A list of priority areas due to receive early funding from the new “Levelling Up Fund” has been published. The rationale for why certain areas are prioritised has not. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Public spending amounts to around 40% of the size of the economy. It’s been smaller before. It’s also been bigger before. Read
Funding from local authorities in England (excluding London) is down 43%, and this excludes money from central government which has not seen such large falls. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Analysis says nationalisation will cost £196 billion or shareholders will suffer losses. Some outlets said both would occur. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
It incorrectly claims that child poverty is up 50%, crime is up 30%, and public sector pay is down 15%. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Cutting corporation tax could lead to economic growth over the long-term, but is still expected to cost more than it raises. Read
