Explainers and other analysis to deal with misunderstood topics and translate complexity into clarity.
Economy, Business & Finance
First Minister Alex Salmond says that his country spends less - proportionally - on its welfare state than the UK and most other EU countries. So how does Scotland's spending compare to that of other nations? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Alex Salmond, the leader of the Scottish National Party, insists that an independent Scotland would be 'better off' than if it remained in the Union. But is a 'yes' vote the equivalent of a cheque to be cashed? In the first of a series of factchecks, we look at the evidence. Read
Alex Salmond, the leader of the Scottish National Party, insists that an independent Scotland would be "better off" than if it remained in the Union. But is a 'yes' vote the equivalent of a cheque to be cashed? In the first of a series of factchecks, we look at the evidence. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
According to Hilary Benn, in the next three years, Labour authorities will build five times as many social homes as Tory authorities. But is this a result of their policies or are there other factors involved? Read
This morning's Daily Star claimed that a new Office of Rail Regulation report meant more misery for hard-pressed commuters. But does this report actually show that fares are increasing? Read
Education
The Education Secretary Michael Gove wants the English education system to resemble those of east Asia. Does the data support his plan for a "revolution"? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
We inspect statements made today by a Shadow Minister and a government minister and see how they blur the difference between the rise in unemployment and the decline in the number of people on the dole. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Update: Since this piece was published, the head of the UK Statistics Authority, Andrew Dilnot has written to the Work and Pensions Secretary about his use of the benefit cap … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
As the household benefits cap begins its national rollout this week, the Conservative Party claims working families need to earn £41,000 to match the amounts some could claim on state benefits under Labour. Read
As a number of Government reforms to the welfare system take effect this month, we look at whether it is the most disabled in society that are bearing the brunt of public spending cuts. Read
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