Fact checks related to reporting of differences between UK nations and regions including council tax and leveling up funding
Economy, Business & Finance
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford and Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes said the countries would not be receiving more money as other areas of their provisional budgets are being revised down. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Public spending per person in Scotland is higher than across the UK as a whole, and higher than the revenue raised in Scotland. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
A list of priority areas due to receive early funding from the new “Levelling Up Fund” has been published. The rationale for why certain areas are prioritised has not. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Boris Johnson denied 40% reductions to the transport body’s budget during PMQs. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Unemployment in the West Midlands has fallen slightly over the past year. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The Conservatives’ claim they charge less council tax than Labour is pretty meaningless. It’s based on a flawed method. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Nine of the ten most deprived council areas in this country have seen cuts that are almost three times the average of any other council. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The UK is about average among similar high-income countries when it comes to income inequality. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
In Wales, 11% of A, B and C roads are in poor condition. Read
