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Over the festive period, Full Fact has been reflecting on some of our bigger stories of 2011, arranged below in the style of a popular carol. We look forward to … Read
Towards the end of last year Full Fact found problems with the BBC's reporting of statistics on UK income inequality. A BBC article, along with other news sources, had reported … Read
When referring back to the English riots earlier this year, Theresa May claimed that, on average, each rioter charged had committed 11 previous offences, rendering them "career criminals". One of our readers decided to investigate whether this figure paints a clear enough picture. Read
A figure that everybody knows and it seems nobody can source, do 120,000 families really cost £8 or £9 billion to support? Read
In a speech at the London Policy Conference today, Ken Livingstone set out his solution to the 'London housing challenge', quoting falling housebuilding as a factor in rising housing costs. But do the statistics he uses back up his case? Read
The cost of renewable energy to the taxpayer has become a contentious issue as energy bills have risen in recent years. In a recent article by the Express, subsidising renewable energy had reportedly 'cost every household about £320'. Full Fact took a look at some of the figures behind the cost of renewable energy subsidies. Read
Following the Prime Minister's veto of proposed EU treaty changes, supporters of the decision have claimed the veto protects UK financial interests. Full Fact investigated one such claim. Read
David Cameron made a bold statement today about Britain's position in the EU as he exercised the right to veto a revision to the Lisbon treaty, causing a deal to … Read
Some newspapers have reported a group of Muslim women avoided stronger sentences for attacking a passer-by after the mitigation was given that they were 'not used to alcohol'. Is this an accurate reflection of the case? Read
A large number of newspapers and broadcasters ran stories yesterday reporting growing increases in UK and world income inequality. The reports, following the publication of an OECD study entitled 'Divided … Read
