Crime
Women in prison: how does the UK compare?
The Independent reported that the UK presents the highest female imprisonment rate in Europe. But where are their stats from? Read
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Health
Does a lack of first aid skills kill as many people as cancer?
In a bold new advert, charity St John Ambulance claim that first aid could help prevent up to 140,000 deaths each year. But is this statistic sound? Read
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Health
Is there a shortage of NHS hospital beds?
The government has responded to allegations of a crisis in hospital care by claiming that bed occupancy in the NHS is 85% on average. But does this figure accurately reflect the situation in England's hospitals? Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Has there been a 'dramatic' slump in housing planning approvals?
As the Government's National Planning Policy Framework starts to kick in, some newspapers threw cold water over planning approval statistics this week. But should their water really be that cold? Read
Analysis
Immigration
Are foreign nationals leading a surge in crime?
We looked at some of the key claims reported about foreign nationals and crime. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Does the UK have the most children in jobless households in the EU?
Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith made a series of claims on unemployment in this country on the floor of the House of Commons. Do they stand up to scrutiny? Read
Analysis
Economy, Business & Finance
Is David Cameron exaggerating female employment figures?
In another round of Prime Ministers Questions earlier today, David Cameron faced criticism from Labour MP Chris Bryant that the Government's record on women in work left much to be desired. But did the claims from the men do justice to the women's statistics? Read
Analysis
Economy, Business & Finance
Have a million private sector jobs been created since the election?
As PMQs followed hot on the heels of the release of the latest labour market data, one claim proved particularly popular with the Prime Minister. Is it accurate? Read
Analysis
Are tens of thousands dying from work every year?
Following his last speech to the Trades Union Congress annual conference this year, Brendan Barber claimed that almost two million of us are living with an illness thanks to our work, and that a further 20,000 die every year due to the workplace. But where are these estimates from? Read
Analysis
Economy, Business & Finance
Are Regional Growth Fund claims out-of-date?
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this morning caused a stir, by criticising one of the Government's flagship growth policies: the Regional Growth Fund. The Fund is an initiative aimed at … Read
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