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The source of the claim is unclear. One likely source raises questions about whether this figure applies to the whole population. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Employment trends which consider nationality or country of birth cannot tell us anything about 'new jobs' or whether one group has gained more new jobs than another. Read
Health
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Economy, Business & Finance
A survey by totaljobs.com, reported by several newspapers, claimed that 40% of graduates were still looking for work six months after graduating. But official statistics tell a different story. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The Prime Minister responds to the Cardinal on welfare reform. Read
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Health
"The Police and Crime Commissioners organisation said that 36% of mentally ill people found in public and held by police end up in cells instead of with health professionals" Read
Europe
Last week a number of outlets reported that 70% of our laws are influenced by Brussels. Read
Immigration
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Health
The Guardian reported an increase in the number of patients on NHS waiting lists under the coalition, but is this a fair comparison? Read
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