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Economic inactivity figures explained
The government has been reacting to the publication of new data on employment and wages. Posts shared on X by the Department for Work and Pensions, and its secretary of … Read
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The government has been reacting to the publication of new data on employment and wages. Posts shared on X by the Department for Work and Pensions, and its secretary of … Read
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In recent weeks, the government has said that it has “doubled” aid for Palestinian civilians—a claim also referenced by Rishi Sunak following the King’s Speech last week. It is true … Read
Census data shows that this claim, which has been circulating on social media, is false. Read
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While the Cabinet reshuffle is ongoing, there’s no doubting the big political story of the day—the return to government of former Prime Minister David Cameron, as the new foreign secretary … Read
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Given there’s a fair bit of news coming out of Westminster today, the weekend may feel a long time ago now. But the big political story on Saturday and Sunday … Read
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Hello, and welcome to Full Fact’s parliamentary and politics live blog. We’re launching this blog a few days into the 2023-24 parliamentary session, likely to be the final session before … Read
We’ve looked at the figures after the Prime Minister announced the government has doubled its aid funding for Palestinian civilians. Read
The Mayor’s office says the audio, which purports to be of a private conversation, is fake. Read
Conservative MP Danny Kruger claimed on the Today programme the poll found by “two to one” the public believe police are “too soft” on pro-Palestinian protesters. Read
The claims related to her London home and were within the rules governing such payments. Read
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