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
Today Employment minister Esther McVey claimed that the pilot for the government's new Help to Work scheme had meant people had worked an extra 9-11 days. We looked into the figures. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
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Economy, Business & Finance
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): "Nearly half (45%) of those affected by the benefit cap say that they plan to look for work as a result." The Sun: "Nearly … Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
"... this Government is failing to tackle tax avoidance and evasion. The amount of uncollected tax rose last year and the Chancellor's Swiss tax deal has raised less than a … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
"Londoners were scheduled at the start of this parliament to benefit from public investment of £2,731 per head compared with £5 for every citizen in the North East." Daily Telegraph, … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
With new reports of rising house prices, there have been concerns this will make it harder still for people to move into the property market. Is home ownership on the wane in England? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
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