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Rail and bus fare increases are always in the news. But how much are we actually spending on these fares, and are they impacting on our budgets? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
As George Osborne said that his Budget would give first-time buyers a leg-up onto the housing ladder, the Labour party argued that the Government's policy would instead encourage the wealthiest to develop their property portfolio. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Is child poverty due to grow by a rate of 342 children a day? And if so, why? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
George Osborne's fourth Budget was certainly keenly-anticipated, but what will his announcements mean "on the shop floor"? Full Fact puts the figures in context. Read
As George Osborne announced in his Budget that the Government would introduce a cap on social care costs a year earlier than planned, how does this impact on Labour's claim that nobody who is currently in care will benefit from the reforms? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Working parents are set to receive £1,200 a year for every child to help with the rising costs of childcare. But does this cover all other cuts to child support? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
In his speech to the National Conservative Convention over the weekend, David Cameron was championing his Government's economic achievements. With Chancellor George Osborne under attack from all sides, what do the Coalition have to be proud of? Read
The Coalition and the Opposition continue to disagree on which party has a better record in office when it comes to lifting people out of fuel poverty. There's also debate about whether or not renewable energy subsidies are to blame for rising energy bills. What does the evidence show? Read
Education
As the UK faces a crisis in school places, Full Fact hunts for the guilty party. We look at funding and rising birth rates. Read
Health
As a nation, we are entering a Silver Age. Courtesy of modern medicine, more of us are living longer. At one level, this is a huge achievement. But it will … Read
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