Education
School places: more money and better results?
In the midst of the row over free school funding, we take a look at some of the claims being made. Read
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Europe
How often does the EU overrule British ministers?
UKIP leader Nigel Farage claims the EU Council has overruled the UK 55 times on directives. But formal votes can only tell us so much about British influence. Read
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Health
Are there 800 needless asthma deaths a year?
Yesterday we raised questions about media reports of 800 'needless' deaths from asthma. We've spoken to the report's author and our concerns turned out to be well-founded. Read
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Crime
How many of those convicted of knife crime go to prison?
The front page of the Mail today claimed that re-offenders convicted of knife crime are avoiding jail. We've taken a look at the figures. Read
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Immigration
Foreign national offenders: in prison or leaving the country?
As the Public Accounts Committee releases its report into the performance of the prison system, both Labour and the Coalition's record while overseeing the service comes under scrutiny. Read
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Crime
Is the rising cost of alcohol behind falling violent crime?
The Times reports a 'shock drop' in violent crime as they and others point to rising alcohol costs and falling consumption as the cause. What does the evidence say? Read
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Europe
Jobs, laws and 'Eurocrats': UKIP's European election posters
UKIP's 2014 European elections posters were described by some as "inaccurate". So do the claims made by the party add up? Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Is this the first parliament in 'living memory' to see a fall in earnings?
Yesterday Ed Balls wrote that this parliament will be the first 'in living memory' to leave people worse off when it ends than when it began. We looked into the data. Read
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Europe
EU debate: A European Air Force?
Are there plans for EU-owned military capabilities, as claimed at the BBC's EU debate? Read
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Europe
EU debate: what do Switzerland and Norway tell us about life outside the EU?
Norway and Switzerland were cited as examples Britain could follow if we were to leave the EU. But what influence does Brussels have over Bern and Oslo? Read
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