'Forced cesarean' case shows need for better information
In June last year, a pregnant Italian woman came to the UK on a short visit. During her stay, she had what she describes as a panic attack and was … Read
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In June last year, a pregnant Italian woman came to the UK on a short visit. During her stay, she had what she describes as a panic attack and was … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The income tax debate popped up again today at Prime Minister's Questions. But are the leaders' claims about the highest earners consistent with the numbers? Read
Health
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that a high profile television advert from St John Ambulance is misleading and unsubstantiated, following Full Fact's complaint last year. The claim that 140,000 … Read
The Davies Commission has delivered its interim report into future options for expanding the UK's aviation capacity. We've brought together our checks on the key issues to help make sense of it all. Read
The government today set out its plans to tackle human trafficking and modern slavery. But are 10,000 people in the UK victims of the crime, as various media outlets reported? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Rising growth and employment alongside falling real wages gives both sides of the economic debate room for manoeuvre, but have women's incomes fallen by as much as Labour claims? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The Government claims there are more pounds in our pockets than dollars, euros and yen in theirs. You've nowhere had it so good? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Last week Chancellor George Osborne reminded the nation of what looks set to be the Coalition's key election claim: "Britain's economic plan is working". On the back of the latest … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
As Chancellor George Osborne delivers his regular Autumn Statement setting out the state of the economy and the government's immediate plans for the future, Labour has attacked the government's cost of living record. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The Chancellor's Autumn Statement today has led to a number of claims about the success or failure of the government's economic strategy so far. So how does the UK compare to its international competitors? Read
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