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[Source: "2011 Census, Key Statistics for Local Authorities in England and Wales", ONS (published 11 December 2012)] Population overview: In March 2011, the population of England and Wales was 56.1 … Read
[Also see Full Fact's recent article on same-sex marriage] How many civil partnerships have there been in the UK since the Civil Partnership Act 2004 came into force? The total … Read
[Also see Full Fact's recent article on the facts behind the drugs debate] Has there been an increase or decrease in drug use? Decrease. According to government statistics, drug use … Read
Economy What is Gross Domestic Product and where can I find out more information about it? How is inflation measured? What exactly is Public Expenditure Statistical Analyses? What are its … Read
Anyone who has gone hunting for the official statistics on some topic may be able to relate to this Parliamentary Question: "To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what … Read
In a week in which the Culture Secretary announced legislation to introduce same-sex marriages, one Tory MP voiced concern that fewer couples intending to have children will choose to get married under the new laws. Is this the case? Read
David Cameron clashed again with the Leader of the Opposition at Prime Minister's Questions. Can we trust the Prime Minister's analysis of the effects of the 50p additional rate of tax? Read
What did Lord Justice Leveson say about the accuracy of the press? In his report Lord Justice Leveson refers repeatedly to the first clause of the Editors' Code of Practice: … Read
The former editor of the Sun newspaper made several claims this morning highlighting the productivity of the South compared to the rest of the country. But do his figures match the facts? Read
What criteria has Leveson set out for the new regulatory solution?It should first and foremost be effective, enjoying the support and trust of both the industry and public. This means … Read
