Economy, Business & Finance
Is the UK economy in the slow lane?
The UK economy grew at 0.3% in the last quarter, this is the slowest growth rate in the EU. 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
Is there a long list of people urging a pause on Universal Credit?
Citizens Advice and Trussell Trust have called for a pause, and John Major has recommended a review. The number of Conservative MPs calling for a pause is based on reports in the Telegraph. Read
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Are more people being paid an advance on their Universal Credit?
The share of people getting an advance payment on their first Universal Credit payment is increasing. Read
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Young people in record levels of debt?
It’s not clear this is the case looking at the levels of debt of all young people, including those not at university. Read
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How valuable is Bombardier to the economy of Northern Ireland?
Bombardier is a significant part of the Northern Irish economy but we’ve seen no evidence that it’s worth a full 10% of GDP. Read
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Unemployment in the UK since 1975
Unemployment in the UK was at 4.3% between May and July 2017. Read
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60% of Northern Ireland’s exports go to the rest of the UK
Correct that 60% of all sales from Northern Ireland went to Great Britain in 2015. Read
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Is Universal Credit leading to rent arrears?
Half of council tenants in 105 councils are one month behind in rent, according to research by the Observer. Read
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Were 1.4 million stuck on out-of-work benefits under Labour?
According to 2010 research by the Department for Work and Pensions, 1.4 million people were on out of work benefits in nine of the last ten years. Read
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How much does the Universal Credit helpline cost?
The Universal Credit helpline cost up to 9p a minute from a landline and between 3p and 55p per minute from a mobile. The helpline is now being made freephone. Read
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