The government’s role in the economy

Fact checks related to national economic programmes including leveling up, the New Deal and nationalisation

6 March 2024

Economy, Business & Finance

Spring Budget 2024: fact checked

We take a look at some of the chancellor’s claims in the Spring Budget. Read

Analysis
2 July 2020

Economy, Business & Finance

What was the New Deal?

The Prime Minister recently compared the government’s policy program to Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal. They’re not on the same scale. Read

Analysis
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. Read

Analysis
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. Read

Analysis

Evidence you can rely on

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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