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30 November 2012

Leveson Report: The basics

After Lord Justice Leveson publishes his much-anticipated report into press standards, Full Fact brings you the first in our series of reports explaining what it all means. A Summary of … Read

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28 November 2012

Are Cameron and Miliband right on the results of the Work Programme?

At today's Prime Minister's Questions the party leaders clashed on the outcomes of the Work Programme, with the Labour leader slamming the 'historic first' of a Government creating a work programme worse than doing nothing. Are their figures right? Read

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16 November 2012

Election turnout: is it the worst ever?

As the results start to come in for England and Wales's first ever Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections, one story that looks set to dominate all others is the … Read

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15 November 2012

Are Labour-run councils bearing the brunt of council cuts?

The Mirror and Guardian this week highlighted which councils were being most starved of funding thanks to recent cuts to grants. The Mirror accused the Government of unfairly targeting Labour councils. Are they right? Read

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8 November 2012

Social care: a postcode lottery

In certain parts of England, how you're cared for in your old age depends on which side of the street you live on. Many people are shocked to discover that … Read

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2 November 2012

Are pubs faring well, or are they bidding farewell?

Discrepant reports and data on the number of pubs, and the price of beer often make it very difficult to assess whether watering holes across the country are fairing well, or saying farewell. Read

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