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6 August 2013

Economy, Business & Finance

Stamp duty: a drag on the housing market?

The TaxPayers' Alliance wants stamp duty on property to be cut, claiming that it's damaging the economy. Is there evidence to suggest that it is hitting the housing market? Read

Analysis
5 August 2013

Economy, Business & Finance

Zero hours contracts: better for business, worse for workers?

A new report suggests that, in contrast to official estimates, one million people are on so-called 'zero hours' contracts. What does this type of contract involve, and what's the controversy around their use? Read

Analysis
2 August 2013

Health

How much does the NHS lose from foreign 'health tourists'?

According to the government, the National Health Service is in danger of becoming the International Health Service. But what's the evidence for so-called 'health tourists' - overseas visitors who aren't … Read

Analysis
31 July 2013

Immigration

How accurate are immigration statistics?

The UK's migration statistics are "little better than a best guess," according to a committee of MPs. Party spokesmen joined in with such extreme differences of opinion as to their … Read

Analysis
31 July 2013

Health

The Friends and Family Test - power to the patients?

The Friends and Family Test asks hospital patients to grade the care they've received. The government says that it will help the NHS to improve. But is the survey as useful as all that? Read

Analysis
30 July 2013

Immigration

Got the message? Home Office ads hailed as a success

The government has just completed the first phase of a controversial campaign, warning illegal immigrants to "GO HOME OR FACE ARREST". After only one week, it's been talked up as a success. What's the evidence? Read

Analysis

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