Economy, Business & Finance
Budget 2025: fact checked
We’ve examined a series of claims from Rachel Reeves’ second Budget as chancellor. Read
Analysis
Kemi Badenoch
Fact checks, commentary and analysis about Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the UK Conservative Party and Member of Parliament for North West Essex
Economy, Business & Finance
Unemployment and jobs: what’s changed under Labour?
Labour and the Conservatives have made seemingly contrasting claims about the state of the labour market—here’s what the figures show. Read
Analysis
Was Netflix’s Adolescence based on a true story?
Some, including Kemi Badenoch, have suggested the series was based on a real-life crime committed by a boy who wasn’t white—but the show’s co-creators say it wasn’t based on any single case. Read
Analysis
Education
How many schools ban mobile phones?
The data we have suggests most schools in England don’t allow pupils to use their phones—although the types of ban vary, and there is evidence that they are often not being followed. Read
Analysis
Conservative leadership speeches: fact checked
Conservative leadership candidates Kemi Badenoch, James Cleverly, Robert Jenrick and Tom Tugendhat set out their stalls in a series of speeches at the 2024 Conservative party conference. Read
Analysis
Channel 4 Conservative leadership debate: fact checked
With those running in the Conservative leadership race clashing over tax, the cost of living and more, we take a look at some of the claims made. Read
Analysis
