Brexit
Fact checks looking at the impact and reported impact of brexit on the UK economy
The government’s numbers on savings for wine drinkers don’t add up
The government estimated its new imports policy will save wine drinkers £130 million. An industry body puts the figure at around £30 million.
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Did EU exports really drop 68% in January?
There is other evidence that trade did not fall this much and it may have been driven by stockpiling before January and Covid.
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How to check claims about tariffs and trade
Knowing which tariffs to pay and what rules to follow is vital for businesses. Misinformation about tariff rates can be used to mislead the public. Here’s how to understand what’s …
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Is the UK's trade deal with Japan better than the EU's?
We don’t know how much better the UK deal is, but it isn’t expected to be worse.
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Soy sauce imports from Japan will not be cheaper next year
The UK already imports soy sauce from Japan tariff-free under the EU-Japan deal.
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What does an "Australia style" Brexit deal really mean?"
On Sunday, Andrew Marr suggested that an “Australian terms” deal with the EU could well be called “Afghan” terms. Afghanistan actually has more favourable trade terms with the EU than …
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£1.5bn GDP boost from UK-Japan trade deal is not on top of existing EU-Japan deal benefits
The UK currently trades with Japan under an EU trade agreement. The economic benefits of the new UK-Japan deal are relative to having no agreement, not to trading under the …
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What do the trade documents Jeremy Corbyn showed actually say about drug prices?
The documents show that, as expected, drug patents are a US negotiating objective in trade talks. But they don't show us what, if anything, the UK has actually agreed.
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£50 billion “remain bonus” figure is a reasonable estimate but highly uncertain
The calculation is a fair assessment of the best available forecasts. But those forecasts themselves contain a high degree of uncertainty.
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This comparison between Brexit’s impact and the financial crisis is flawed
Government analysis estimated GDP and wages will be lower following Brexit than if the UK remained in the EU. It’s wrong to say the analysis says GDP and wages will …
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