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Are more married men than women suffering from domestic abuse?

Domestic violence is a crime often associated with male perpetrators. But are they more often the victims?

What's happening to the Minimum Wage?

As the Government announces new rises to the National Minimum Wage, should low earners be pleased or peeved about the size of their wage packet?

Is anti-social behaviour on the rise?

While perception of anti-social behaviour is high, police recorded incidents have been steadily declining. What does this tell us about how crime is measured?
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Wish you were here? The cost of health tourism to the NHS

At a time when there has been scrutiny of the benefits available to migrants, foreigners have been accused of running up a huge NHS bill. But who is entitled to free care? And how many people who 'ought' to pay are being treated for free?
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The women in suits: how big is the gender bias in the City?

During the week that we remember the UK's only female Prime Minister, the Government said that its target of women representing at least 25% of company board members by 2015 is at risk. Full Fact looks at the current pace of change.

Payday loans: Q&A

As Ed Miliband launches Labour's local election campaign, empowering councils to block payday loans retailers looks set to be one of the party's key pledges. So what do we know about the state of payday lending in the UK today?

Is the link between educational attainment and employment set to break?

In the US only one in nine of the fastest growing occupations require a degree. Does the same apply to our country?

What is the cost of running Trident?

Recents events in North Korea have prompted David Cameron to reiterate his belief that Britain's Trident nuclear deterrent should be renewed. Full Fact crunches the MoD's figures.

Accident or emergency? Has the NHS failed to hit the A&E waiting time target for 6 months?

After new data on Accident and Emergency waiting times was released by the newly-formed NHS Commissioning Board, Labour claimed that the Government is now worse than ever at meeting its own four-hour targets.

The UK Backlogs Agency?

Just as the UK Border Agency was dismantled, a House of Commons committee revealed that the agency has left behind 24 years' worth of unresolved asylum and immigration cases.

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