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
Lisa Nandy said that bus fares have risen 60% in 10 years, which is correct using one estimate, but doesn’t take the change in wages into account. Read
A Facebook post claiming Einstein warned in 1949 that the rich control communication and damage democracy is true. Read
Starting salaries for nurses, teachers and police officers have fallen since 2010 when you factor in inflation. Read
Some pensioners will lose £70 a week under reforms set out in 2007 Pensions Act. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Average wages excluding bonuses have surpassed the 2008 peak, but wages including bonuses haven’t yet. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation said “there has been little change in overall poverty levels for more than 15 years.” Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The prime minister is wrong to claim that a government prediction about the benefits of Universal Credit has already come true. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
There are different ways to measure the number of people who exceed low-pay or low-skill work, but it is more than 15% during the course of a working life. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
While comparing economic growth to carbon emissions, Mr Johnson claimed the economy has grown 73% under this government. It has grown by around 20%. Read
The latest estimates have put the cost of HS2 at around £106 billion, which is lower than has been claimed recently online. Read
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