Europe
EU facts behind the claims: immigration
In partnership with experts at the UK in a Changing Europe project, we've taken a look at the facts behind the claims on EU immigration. Read
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Europe
EU facts behind the claims: the membership fee
In partnership with experts at the UK in a Changing Europe project, we've taken a look at the facts behind the claims on our EU 'membership fee'. Read
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Europe
EU facts behind the claims: economic costs and benefits
In partnership with experts at the UK in a Changing Europe project, we've taken a look at the facts behind the claims on the economics of EU membership. Read
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Europe
Is the UK calling for EU duties for Chinese steel?
China is accused of 'dumping' steel on EU markets. We've looked at what this means and at the UK's position. Read
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Education
There's only so much the data can tell us about teacher vacancies
Official statistics suggest that teacher vacancies remain low, but these may not fully reflect difficulties in teacher recruitment. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
"Taxation is legalised extortion": a quote out of context?
A senior tax official says that an old quote of his that taxation is "legalised extortion" should be seen in context. Here's the context. Read
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Europe
7 April's BBC Question Time, factchecked
We factchecked the Question Time panel's claims about EU referendum leaflets, offshore wealth, and steel. Read
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Europe
Who’s getting taxpayers’ money in the EU referendum?
Official campaigns will get some public money for the EU referendum in direct grants and via publicly funded benefits. Read
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Immigration
Did 1.8 million migrants enter the EU illegally last year?
1.8 million illegal border crossings into the EU were detected by member states in 2015. This isn’t the same as 1.8 million migrants. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Is spending on disability benefits going up or down?
Competing claims about spending on disability benefits count different types of disability benefits. Read
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