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
The Conservative London mayoral candidate claimed Sadiq Khan’s decision to raise the congestion charge was his own. It was essentially a requirement of a government bailout package. Read
This quote appears to be a fabrication. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Mr Starmer said 600,000 more children are in poverty than in 2012, which is correct according to government data on children in low income households. Read
Europe
Most studies into the economic impacts of Brexit show leaving the customs union and single market will mean the UK economy is smaller compared to remaining. Read
Europe
The Express has misquoted figures on the UK goods trade with the EU. Read
Immigration
Government estimates on arrivals are opaque, but recent figures suggest 100,000 is an underestimate. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
People can be supported by the state in lots of ways, by employment, benefits or pensions. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Claims from the Health Secretary that 15,000 passengers are still arriving in the UK per day during the coronavirus lockdown haven’t been backed up. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Housing charity Shelter says there has been a spike in evictions due to all reasons, though not as large a spike as found in a recent survey. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Licensed gambling has grown 40% over the last decade. However, this is largely because before 2014 non-UK online gambling firms weren’t counted. Read
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