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22 October 2013

Europe

Who's claiming more in benefits? Britons in Spain, or EU nationals here?

Last week it was reported that there are more Britons claiming benefits in Spain than there are EU nationals claiming benefits in the UK. The government has said there are legitimate concerns about welfare tourism, and migrants from the European Union coming here to claim. But is this particular comparison an accurate one? Read

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21 October 2013

Economy, Business & Finance

Has the government saved businesses £1bn through less regulation?

With a business taskforce calling for the government to act to ease the financial burden placed on businesses by so-called 'red tape', can ministers claim to have already saved companies £1 billion through regulatory reforms? Read

Analysis
18 October 2013

Economy, Business & Finance

Have strikes cost the UK £400 million?

The Sun places a £400 million price tag on the nation's 'militant' unions after pointing to figures showing two million working days have been lost due to strikes since 2010. Read

Analysis
17 October 2013

Economy, Business & Finance

Homeless, poor, jobless and unhealthy: a portrait of Birmingham?

As the schools inspector body Ofsted released its first annual report for children's social care this week, its Chief Inspector berated the authorities in Birmingham for providing inadequate child protection. Read

Analysis
17 October 2013

Health

Are there too few beds for mental health patients?

The government's Care Minister has said that there's an "institutional bias" against mental health patients. According to various media reports, NHS trusts are reducing the number of mental health beds that they have available. Does this tell of a "crisis"? Read

Analysis
16 October 2013

Economy, Business & Finance

Is the 'bedroom tax' responsible for tripling foodbank usage?

The use of foodbanks has become a popular touchstone for many MPs in debates about living standards. But what do the latest figures tell us about the effect of the government's welfare changes? Read

Analysis
15 October 2013

Crime

How many female prisoners have been victims of abuse?

According to an interview in the Today programme, most women who end up in prison have suffered from something the men in their life have done. In particular, 50% of female prisoners have suffered some form of abuse. Where is this statistic from and is it in fact correct? Read

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