Fact checks related to the welfare of the country, the welfare state, state spending, poverty and pensions
Immigration
Can asylum seekers claim benefits, use the NHS or get a free iPhone? We’ve answered some of the most common questions we see about the support given. Read
Politics
Our explainer looks at the different ways child poverty is measured, and the impact of the two-child benefit limit. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
It’s been claimed the NI rise will take the tax burden to the highest level “in history”, in peacetime, since 1948, since 1950 and since 1969. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Schools are required to provide lunches to eligible pupils either directly or using vouchers. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Since 2010 the government has introduced a number of changes to the welfare system. We looked at how things have changed. Read
