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17 April 2013

Economy, Business & Finance

The media management of benefit stats

Update: Since this piece was published, the head of the UK Statistics Authority, Andrew Dilnot has written to the Work and Pensions Secretary about his use of the benefit cap … Read

Analysis
15 April 2013

Economy, Business & Finance

What's happening to the Minimum Wage?

As the Government announces new rises to the National Minimum Wage, should low earners be pleased or peeved about the size of their wage packet? Read

Analysis
12 April 2013

Crime

Is anti-social behaviour on the rise?

While perception of anti-social behaviour is high, police recorded incidents have been steadily declining. What does this tell us about how crime is measured? Read

Analysis
11 April 2013

Health

Wish you were here? The cost of health tourism to the NHS

At a time when there has been scrutiny of the benefits available to migrants, foreigners have been accused of running up a huge NHS bill. But who is entitled to free care? And how many people who 'ought' to pay are being treated for free? Read

Analysis
10 April 2013

Economy, Business & Finance

The women in suits: how big is the gender bias in the City?

During the week that we remember the UK's only female Prime Minister, the Government said that its target of women representing at least 25% of company board members by 2015 is at risk. Full Fact looks at the current pace of change. Read

Analysis
8 April 2013

Economy, Business & Finance

Payday loans: Q&A

As Ed Miliband launches Labour's local election campaign, empowering councils to block payday loans retailers looks set to be one of the party's key pledges. So what do we know about the state of payday lending in the UK today? Read

Analysis

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