Fact checks around imports, exports and trade figures
Economy, Business & Finance
The Express claimed that post-Brexit, the UK has struck new free trade deals with 70 countries worth over £760bn. This is the total value of trade with these countries, not the value of trade deals. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The Express suggested that post-Brexit trade deals will deliver a £766 billion boost. This figure refers to the total value of trade between the UK and countries it has agreed trade deals with. Read
Europe
The UK accounts for 69% of the EU’s goods trade surplus—but that’s a figure which could be misleading unless you understand exactly how it’s calculated. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The government estimated its new imports policy will save wine drinkers £130 million. An industry body puts the figure at around £30 million. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
This was claimed by MP George Freeman when outlining the UK’s commitment to developing nations. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Covid-19 and Brexit mean trade volumes are incredibly volatile at the moment. We take a look at some of the claims about the latest data. Read
Companies in these countries have fulfilled contracts to export the vaccines to countries like the UK. Read
Europe
Most studies into the economic impacts of Brexit show leaving the customs union and single market will mean the UK economy is smaller compared to remaining. Read
Europe
The Express has misquoted figures on the UK goods trade with the EU. Read
Europe
Analysis from the government estimates real wages after 15 years to be 6.4% less than had we stayed in the EU, but a US deal could counterbalance wages by 0.2%. Read
