Get the facts on inequality in the UK

23 November 2018

BBC Question Time: Recap and Factcheck

Question Time was set in the Staffordshire town of Cannock this week and discussed Brexit, gambling and homelessness.

2 November 2018

BBC Question Time: Recap and Factcheck

Question Time on 1 November came from Clacton-on-Sea. Topics covered included income tax changes, austerity, early elections, policing priorities, and the impact of the investigation into Arron Banks.

1 November 2018

How have wages changed over the past decade?

The UK average weekly wage has fallen from around £540 to £520 in real terms over the past 10 years. Wages have levelled off since 2016.

How have wages changed over the past decade?

26 October 2018

BBC Question Time: Recap and Factcheck

Question Time on 25 October 2018 came from Barrow-in-Furness. Topics covered included Brexit, austerity, Trident and non-disclosure agreements.

5 October 2018

Has austerity hit the most vulnerable the hardest?

Austerity policies have impacted the poorest households most. Despite this, since 2010 the poorest households have seen their post-tax incomes rise the most.

Has austerity hit the most vulnerable the hardest?

26 September 2018

One measure of inequality makes the UK look far less equal than other countries—it’s not

The UK is about average among similar high-income countries when it comes to income inequality.

One measure of inequality makes the UK look far less equal than other countries—it’s not

10 August 2018

Child poverty is increasing and decreasing at the same time—here’s why

Over the long term, UK absolute child poverty is down while relative child poverty is stable. Each measure has its own strengths and weaknesses.

Child poverty is increasing and decreasing at the same time—here’s why

11 July 2018

The government hasn’t u-turned on energy price caps

The government did introduce legislation to allow for temporary energy tariff caps, as promised in the 2017 Conservative manifesto.

The government hasn’t u-turned on energy price caps

9 July 2018

Do benefit fraud investigators outnumber super-rich tax inspectors 8:1?

HMRC employs around 1,000 staff to work with and investigate the tax affairs of the affluent and super-rich. DWP employs around 4,000 staff in its benefit fraud team.

Do benefit fraud investigators outnumber super-rich tax inspectors 8:1?

6 July 2018

Is Universal Credit driving people to food banks?

Trussell Trust research shows increases in food bank use in areas where Universal Credit has been rolled out. It’s difficult to measure the extent that one is causing the other.

Is Universal Credit driving people to food banks?

Inequality in the UK

BBC Question Time: Recap and Factcheck

BBC Question Time: Recap and Factcheck

How have wages changed over the past decade?

BBC Question Time: Recap and Factcheck

Has austerity hit the most vulnerable the hardest?

One measure of inequality makes the UK look far less equal than other countries—it’s not

Child poverty is increasing and decreasing at the same time—here’s why

The government hasn’t u-turned on energy price caps

Do benefit fraud investigators outnumber super-rich tax inspectors 8:1?

Is Universal Credit driving people to food banks?

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