Economy, Business & Finance
Do benefit fraud investigators outnumber tax inspectors 10:1?
We’ve looked into claims comparing the number of benefit fraud and tax evasion investigators. Read
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Europe
14 April's BBC Question Time, factchecked
We've factchecked the Question Time panel's claims about the tax gap, and the impact of leaving the EU on the UK's economy and borders. Read
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Europe
How the EU works: the EU’s powers
We asked leading expert Professor Derrick Wyatt QC to explain the powers that the EU has, and the limits on those powers. Read
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Europe
EU facts behind the claims: immigration
In partnership with experts at the UK in a Changing Europe project, we've taken a look at the facts behind the claims on EU immigration. Read
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Europe
EU facts behind the claims: the membership fee
In partnership with experts at the UK in a Changing Europe project, we've taken a look at the facts behind the claims on our EU 'membership fee'. Read
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Europe
EU facts behind the claims: economic costs and benefits
In partnership with experts at the UK in a Changing Europe project, we've taken a look at the facts behind the claims on the economics of EU membership. Read
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Europe
Is the UK calling for EU duties for Chinese steel?
China is accused of 'dumping' steel on EU markets. We've looked at what this means and at the UK's position. Read
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Education
There's only so much the data can tell us about teacher vacancies
Official statistics suggest that teacher vacancies remain low, but these may not fully reflect difficulties in teacher recruitment. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Onshore wind: how do the costs compare?
The costs of onshore wind power compared to the alternatives have been hotly disputed during the passage of the Energy Bill. We’ve taken a look. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
"Taxation is legalised extortion": a quote out of context?
A senior tax official says that an old quote of his that taxation is "legalised extortion" should be seen in context. Here's the context. Read
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