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26 March 2012

How much does dementia cost the economy?

This morning Health Minister Paul Burstow told the Today programme that dementia costs us £23bn. Later on his boss David Cameron contradicted this, saying it only costs £19bn. Who was right? Read

Fact check
26 March 2012

Europe

Express claims the EU is banning plastic bags (again)

The Daily Express returns to a familiar theme on its front page this morning, accusing "Brussels commissars" of trying to pave the way for ban on plastic bag use. Regular … Read

Fact check
23 March 2012

Does Britain lose £21 billion to alcohol abuse each year?

The Government published their Alcohol Strategy today, emphasising the drain of alcohol abuse on society. Central to the argument was the overall cost of alcohol-related harm - a staggering £21 billion a year to the UK. Is this right? Read

Analysis
22 March 2012

How do you know if a survey is accurate?

Flick through your newspaper of choice on any given day of the week and chances are that you might happen upon a story generated by a survey. Typically, these stories … Read

Analysis
21 March 2012

Has the Chancellor guaranteed the biggest ever rise in the state pension?

In today's Budget announcement, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne proudly announced that pensioners would enjoy their biggest ever cash increase in the Basic State Pension in April. The £5.30 increase due in a few weeks was set in place last year. But is this really telling the whole story? Read

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