Explainers and other analysis to deal with misunderstood topics and translate complexity into clarity.
Economy, Business & Finance
The Independent today claimed that tenants were being "trapped" by the controversial 'bedroom tax' due to a lack of smaller properties into which they could downsize. What's the evidence for this? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
A new report suggests that, in contrast to official estimates, one million people are on so-called 'zero hours' contracts. What does this type of contract involve, and what's the controversy around their use? Read
Education
As the Education Secretary claims that free schools are working, we take a look at the evidence. Read
Health
According to the government, the National Health Service is in danger of becoming the International Health Service. But what's the evidence for so-called 'health tourists' - overseas visitors who aren't … Read
Immigration
The UK's migration statistics are "little better than a best guess," according to a committee of MPs. We explained their concerns in 'How accurate are immigration statistics?' yesterday. But what … Read
Health
Just over a month ago, the Department of Health refused to provide data that we had asked for under the Freedom of Information Act. Amid all the discussion of what … Read
Immigration
The UK's migration statistics are "little better than a best guess," according to a committee of MPs. Party spokesmen joined in with such extreme differences of opinion as to their … Read
Health
The Friends and Family Test asks hospital patients to grade the care they've received. The government says that it will help the NHS to improve. But is the survey as useful as all that? Read
Immigration
The government has just completed the first phase of a controversial campaign, warning illegal immigrants to "GO HOME OR FACE ARREST". After only one week, it's been talked up as a success. What's the evidence? Read
Health
The Sun states that 1,000 doctors left the NHS between March and April 2013. Is this unusual? Read
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