Economy, Business & Finance
How much has the government recouped from tax evasion and avoidance?
Last year HMRC estimates it made £29 billion extra as a result of its compliance activities. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
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
Are the super-rich paying less income tax?
The amount of income tax collected from the wealthiest in 2009 was unusual as people sought to avoid a tax rise in 2010. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Does the government spend £50 billion on debt interest payments?
Interest payments on government debt are higher than spending on defence or primary education, but slightly lower than secondary education and the NHS pay bill. Read
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Education
Is Oxbridge still a rich white student's world?
Check the figures on Oxford and Cambridge entry. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Has there been a recession since the EU referendum?
The UK economy has continued to grow since the UK voted to leave the EU. Read
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Europe
Will getting rid of EU tariffs help the worst off?
Higher tariffs make what we buy from other countries more expensive. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Do you pay a higher tax rate than a millionaire?
Marginal tax rates can be very high for both high and low earners. Read
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Are people in work using food banks?
The most recent data shows that 15% of households that use Trussell Trust foodbanks include at least one person with some work or employment income. Read
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Europe
What’s Labour policy on a ‘no deal’ for Brexit?
Labour has not said how much money it thinks the UK should pay to the EU when we leave. It has said that ‘no deal’ is not an option. Read
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Did the government ignore a vote in parliament on Universal Credit?
Conservative MPs were told not to take part in the vote. Over 40 Conservative MPs spoke in the debate. Read
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