Politics
Child poverty and the two-child benefit limit: explained
Our explainer looks at the different ways child poverty is measured, and the impact of the two-child benefit limit. Read
Analysis
Inequality in the UK
Fact checks focused on homelessness, poverty, inequality and social mobility
Economy, Business & Finance
Clearing up some of the confusion over free school meals
Schools are required to provide lunches to eligible pupils either directly or using vouchers. Read
Analysis
Economy, Business & Finance
We all deserve a better debate on poverty
Politicians from all sides quote seemingly contradictory poverty figures on a regular basis. This is bad for anyone who wants to understand the story of poverty in the UK. Read
Analysis
Europe
BBC Question Time: Recap and Factcheck
Question Time was set in the Staffordshire town of Cannock this week and discussed Brexit, gambling and homelessness. Read
Analysis
BBC Question Time: Recap and Factcheck
Question Time on 1 November came from Clacton-on-Sea. Topics covered included income tax changes, austerity, early elections, policing priorities, and the impact of the investigation into Arron Banks. Read
Analysis
BBC Question Time: Recap and Factcheck
Question Time on 25 October 2018 came from Barrow-in-Furness. Topics covered included Brexit, austerity, Trident and non-disclosure agreements. Read
Analysis
Economy, Business & Finance
How have wages changed over the past decade?
The UK average weekly wage has fallen from around £540 to £520 in real terms over the past 10 years. Wages have levelled off since 2016. Read
Analysis
Economy, Business & Finance
Fifty years of income inequality
We're richer than we were 55 years ago and fewer people live on very low incomes. But the gap between rich and poor has widened, and income inequality is generally higher. Read
Analysis
Economy, Business & Finance
If politicians talk about the rich, always ask who they mean
What does "rich" actually mean? And how rich is "rich"? There are wealthy individuals with low incomes, and there are high-income people who have accumulated little wealth. Read
Analysis
Economy, Business & Finance
Poverty in the UK: a guide to the facts and figures
How many people are in poverty in the UK, and how has this been changing in recent years? Read
Analysis
