Immigration
Population, immigration, and EU renegotiation
David Cameron's speech at Chatham House contained a number of claims on population growth and immigration. We've checked them here. Read
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Europe
We do fact checks and explain news from Europe and the UK's links with it, so you can understand the big stories.
Europe
Do half the UK's exports go to Europe?
In 2014, the EU accounted for around 44% of the UK's exports of goods and services. Read
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Europe
How many free trade deals has the EU done?
The EU has concluded trade agreements with around 50 countries outside the Union—some "classic" free trade agreements, and others more wide-ranging. Read
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Europe
Not everything European is the EU
A recent headline described the Council of Europe as an "EU body", but this is a separate organisation to the European Union. Read
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Europe
Why worry about "ever closer union"?
EU heads of government formally said last year that the treaty language "ever closer union" shouldn't force reluctant countries into further EU integration. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
The UK's renewable energy target
There's some confusion over the UK's renewable energy target. Here's our guide to what it is, where it comes from, and what might happen if it's missed. Read
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Europe
Does dropping human rights laws require leaving the EU too?
It's claimed that laws protecting human rights will continue to bind the UK for as long as we are members of the EU. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Can working immigrants claim over £10,000 in benefits?
At the moment it's possible for some types of working households to get over £10,000 in in-work benefits, including people from the European Economic Area. Read
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Europe
David Cameron's conference speech, factchecked
David Cameron has given his first speech to the Conservative party conference as PM of a Conservative majority. We've taken a look at some of his claims. Read
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Education
How much money do British universities get from the EU?
British universities don't get a straightforward 15% 'top-up' from the EU on central government funding. Read
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Fact checking claims made by politicians, public figures and viral online content can give you the full picture backed by the evidence.
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