We check facts about the UK economy. This includes money issues like prices, taxes, jobs, people out of work, and housing. We also look at how these things are different in each part of the UK.
Economy, Business & Finance
Yesterday Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith caused a stir with his proposals to change the way in which poverty is measured in the UK. One indicator put forward … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
In a week of heated debate about the measurement of child poverty, some commentators claim that, contrary to popular wisdom, the majority of poor households actually contain at least one adult who is in work. Is this true? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Readers of the Daily Express this morning were witness to a startling accusation: "HOW LABOUR 'FIXED THE FIGURES' TO HIDE TRUE JOBLESS MISERY" Daily Express, 31 May 2012 According to … Read
This morning Health Minister Paul Burstow told the Today programme that dementia costs us £23bn. Later on his boss David Cameron contradicted this, saying it only costs £19bn. Who was right? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg appeared on BBC Radio 4 this week claiming that three million UK jobs depend directly on participation in the EU. Is this accurate? Full Fact remains cautious. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Train fares have become topical once again following today's release of inflation figures. With the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rising to 4.4 per cent, passengers will be faced with average … Read
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