The European Community supported Britain during the Falklands War
During the Falklands War, the European Community banned all weapons sales to, and imports from, Argentina. Read
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What has the EU ever done for me?
Fact checks about reported levels of EU funding, budget controls, laws and freedoms
Economy, Business & Finance
UK workers’ rights: what are the rules on sick pay, maternity and annual leave?
Most of the numbers in a viral post about UK and EU workers’ rights are correct, but could benefit from some more context. Read
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Europe
Did “our boys” change the handball rule?
Ian Holloway was wrong to suggest that non-British organisations had changed the VAR and handball rules against the will of British football organisations. Read
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UK taxpayers aren’t subsidising France’s 35-hour working week
The EU budget is not spent on subsidising the French or German working week, or transport and utilities systems. Read
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Environment
Does the government subsidise grouse shooting?
Grouse moorland is eligible for agricultural subsidy, provided it is kept in a fit state for grazing. We don’t know how much subsidy grouse moors receive in total. Read
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Europe
This claim about the UK's EU contribution is correct, but meaningless
Since 2000 the UK has made a net contribution to the EU of £122 billion in today’s money. Read
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Europe
The UK is one of the biggest contributors to the EU budget
The UK has been the third or fourth largest contributing country to the EU budget in recent years, and of the 28 member states is one of 10 to contribute more than it gets back in receipts. Read
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Europe
Do EU rules prevent safer lorries?
Lorry design specifications are set by the EU, but the UK initially opposed its plans to allow safer lorries on the road. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Tax: evasion and avoidance in the UK
In 2013-14, HMRC estimate that they lost about £2.7 billion through tax avoidance and £4.4 billion through tax evasion—so about £7.1 billion overall. Read
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