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18 March 2013

Economy, Business & Finance

Budget blues?

In his speech to the National Conservative Convention over the weekend, David Cameron was championing his Government's economic achievements. With Chancellor George Osborne under attack from all sides, what do the Coalition have to be proud of? Read

Analysis
15 March 2013

Is the cost of renewable energy pushing households into fuel poverty?

The Coalition and the Opposition continue to disagree on which party has a better record in office when it comes to lifting people out of fuel poverty. There's also debate about whether or not renewable energy subsidies are to blame for rising energy bills. What does the evidence show? Read

Analysis
14 March 2013

Health

Is the NHS "a victim of its own success"?

As a nation, we are entering a Silver Age. Courtesy of modern medicine, more of us are living longer. At one level, this is a huge achievement. But it will … Read

Analysis
13 March 2013

Economy, Business & Finance

Did Labour decimate manufacturing?

Both the PM and the Chancellor claimed that Labour brought manufacturing to its knees. Is this accurate? Historical and international data give us a different perspective. Read

Analysis
13 March 2013

Economy, Business & Finance

Minimum alcohol pricing: what are the costs and benefits?

Rumour has it that the minimum alcohol unit pricing has been scrapped, but that hasn't stopped commentators from speculating on what we've lost and/or gained. Full Fact looks at the potential outcomes of the policy that could've been. Read

Analysis
12 March 2013

Economy, Business & Finance

Is the Government rebalancing the economy?

After Work and Pensions Minister Mark Hoban claimed in parliament that the economy is gradually being rebalanced under the Coalition, we look at whether the north really is pegging back the south. Read

Analysis
12 March 2013

Health

Are half of NHS workers obese?

With concerns about the nation's health growing, we find out whether the NHS is setting a good example with its staff. Read

Analysis
8 March 2013

Economy, Business & Finance

Prime Minister rebuked by watchdog over growth claims

It was a speech characterised by a single phrase: "there is no alternative". Yesterday the Prime Minister set out to announce "clearly and plainly" that the UK's economic course would … Read

Analysis

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