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7 September 2011

NHS reforms: Is support as strong as David Cameron claims?

As the two party leaders clashed in the Commons over health reforms, the Prime Minister today defended his Government's proposals by citing the support of three key health sector organisations. But are they all as behind the plans as the Prime Minister claimed? Read

Fact checks
16 August 2011

Economy, Business & Finance

Do UK commuters pay the highest rail fares in Europe?

Train fares have become topical once again following today's release of inflation figures. With the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rising to 4.4 per cent, passengers will be faced with average … Read

Analysis
16 August 2011

Do most immigrants come from Asia and Africa?

With the spotlight on community relations after last week's riots, the Express argued that immigration was acting to undermine social cohesion. But do more than half of immigrants to this country come from the far-flung shores of Africa and Asia? Read

Fact checks
15 August 2011

Has the murder rate doubled since hanging was abolished?

Since the Government launched its e-petitions website earlier this month, promising to consider petitions garnering over 100,000 signatures for debate in the Commons, one issue has dominated the early running: … Read

Analysis
12 August 2011

Do gangs cost the UK £40 billion a year?

Conservative MP David Davis responded to the recent riots across England yesterday by calling for change in the leadership of Britain's police forces. In an article for the website ConservativeHome … Read

Analysis
2 August 2011

What are the leading causes of death in the UK?

Yesterday, Full Fact looked into the reporting of drink driving statistics and how they are reported to have changed over time. Following this, a reader contacted us for information on … Read

Analysis