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 number of social homes started in Scotland each year has been slightly higher under the SNP than the Labour-Lib Dem coalition. Read
Europe
Pensions are difficult to compare internationally, and there are several different ways to do it. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Last quarter the UK economy grew at the same rate as the Eurozone. Over the long term the Eurozone economy has and is projected to grow faster than the UK. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Train season tickets for commuters are rising by 3.2% next year – higher than wages are rising. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Over the long term, UK absolute child poverty is down while relative child poverty is stable. Each measure has its own strengths and weaknesses. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The recently announced pay rises are either above or slightly below inflation forecasts. These don’t cover all public sector workers. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Youth unemployment has fallen in the last eight years, and young people stay on in full time education more than they used to. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Estimates for the economic and jobs impact of keeping a shipbuilding contract in the UK make assumptions that are unevidenced. Read
Europe
The government modelled the impact of different post-Brexit trade deals on the economy. They expect slower growth under each model, but the exact details remain unclear. Read
Europe
A consultancy estimated a “hard Brexit” scenario could increase average household cost by £961, not £1,961 as claimed. Read
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