Fact checks looking at the impact and reported impact of brexit on the UK economy
Europe
Ann Widdecombe made a claim about fishing regulation during her maiden speech at the EU parliament saying they’d reduced income by 40%. Read
Europe
EU parliamentary election results aren't a perfect indicator of what would happen in a general election. It’s highly unlikely that the Brexit party would win the same vote share in a general election. Read
We want our politicians to tell the truth, but some aren't taking their responsibilities seriously—and our public bodies simply haven’t acted enough. Read
This week, three national newspapers all reported the same misleading phrase from a speech by the governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney. We look into what went wrong. Read
Europe
Bank of England governor Mark Carney said Brexit is the first test of the new global order, not that it could usher in a golden age of trade. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Revisions to economic forecasts after the Brexit vote proved to be fairly accurate in the medium term, though less so in the short term. Read
Ask us any questions you have about Brexit, and we'll work with experts to try and get you the answers you deserve. Read
Whichever side of Brexit you end up on, you deserve the facts – and we want to make sure you have them. Read
Question Time on 25 October 2018 came from Barrow-in-Furness. Topics covered included Brexit, austerity, Trident and non-disclosure agreements. Read
Question Time on 11 October 2018 came from Edinburgh. Topics covered included Universal Credit, Brexit and education in Scotland and the line-up included Kezia Dugdale, Mike Russell and Fraser Nelson. Read
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