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
Social media videos claiming that UK residents over the age of 60 can get a free lifetime exemption from paying a TV licence are false. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Widely shared social media posts about state pensions misunderstand how they work and get their sums wrong. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Claims circulating online that savings over £5,000 could be redirected into a national debt repayment fund from January 2026 are not true. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The government isn’t introducing a policy to limit cash withdrawals to £200, as has been claimed online. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Videos circulating online claim that from 2026 purchases above £20 will need digital ID verification, and repeated cash payments could result in fines. But neither of these claims are true. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Claims that Tesco is not celebrating Christmas because it is selling an “evergreen” tree are missing context. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Videos circulating online claim that the Department for Work and Pensions is increasing the Christmas Bonus for those on certain benefits from £10 to £200 this year. But this isn’t true. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Videos shared on Facebook and TikTok falsely claim a government grant will be given to new parents from the start of next year. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Viral videos claiming that a new £200 annual tax on all car owners will come into effect in November 2025 are false. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
A video circulating online wrongly claims pensioners could lose 20% of their money if they don’t withdraw their pensions within two days. Read
Fact checking claims made by politicians, public figures and viral online content can give you the full picture backed by the evidence.
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