Economy, Business & Finance
The cost of lifting the public sector pay cap
Matching public sector pay to inflation over the next few years is estimated to cost £4 billion a year. Read
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Prime Minister's Questions, factchecked
We factchecked claims on police pay, disabled people in work and what households are saving. Read
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Crime
Have some police officers had a 32% pay rise?
Claims about police pay at PMQs aren’t likely to represent the experience of most officers. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Are household savings at their lowest in 50 years?
The household saving ratio has hit an all-time low, but the figures don’t quite tell the full story Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Disabled people in work
The number of disabled people in work has increased over the last four years. Read
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Europe
The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill
The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill will repeal the European Communities Act 1972. It means EU institutions can’t make laws affecting the UK any more. It used to be known as the 'Great Repeal Bill.' Read
Analysis
The Tower Hamlets fostering case: should we trust the news or trust a judge?
Media reports suggested a white Christian girl was taken from her family and made to live with a family who didn't speak English. How do we find out if this is accurate? Read
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Prime Minister's Questions, factchecked
We factchecked claims on the big six energy companies profits, executive pay, how many nursing vacancies there are and Nobel prize winners. Read
Analysis
Health
Are we short of 40,000 nurses?
There were 40,000 vacant nursing positions in England in December 2016, according to the Royal College of Nursing. Read
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How many Nobel Prizes has the UK won?
The UK is second only to the United States on number of prizes won, but the position falls when you take other factors into account. Read
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