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16 October 2013

Economy, Business & Finance

Is the 'bedroom tax' responsible for tripling foodbank usage?

The use of foodbanks has become a popular touchstone for many MPs in debates about living standards. But what do the latest figures tell us about the effect of the government's welfare changes? Read

Analysis
15 October 2013

Crime

How many female prisoners have been victims of abuse?

According to an interview in the Today programme, most women who end up in prison have suffered from something the men in their life have done. In particular, 50% of female prisoners have suffered some form of abuse. Where is this statistic from and is it in fact correct? Read

Analysis
14 October 2013

Europe

Are there 600,000 unemployed EU migrants in the UK?

A leaked European Commission report was at the centre of a media storm this weekend, with the Sunday Telegraph claiming that it revealed the "true scale of European immigration". Now that the report has been made public, what can we conclude from it? Read

Fact checks
14 October 2013

Europe

A burden on British business? The extent of EU regulation

According to a new report, the EU has generated more than 3,500 new business directives since the May 2010 election. But with some sectors more tightly regulated than others, the load isn't evenly distributed. We've looked at the detail of the research. Read

Fact checks
11 October 2013

Immigration

The Immigration Bill, migrants and benefits

This article has been updated. See below. The Immigration Bill 2013 The Coalition's Immigration Bill proposes to limit migrants' access to public services, and make it easier for the government … Read

Analysis
9 October 2013

Economy, Business & Finance

Married couples tax allowance: who will benefit?

After MPs returned for the first session of PMQs since conference season, sparks flew over the issue of the Marriage Transferable Tax Allowance, announced last month. The Prime Minister's claims on the subject need to be clarified. Read

Analysis

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