Crime
Release from prison: how early is too early?
As the Justice Secretary is reported to be 'considering' changes to UK sentencing policy, Full Fact checks out how things work at the moment. Read
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Europe
Is EU membership worth £3,500 per household?
With Britain's EU membership once more under the spotlight, is it the case that our membership is worth £3,500 to every UK household? Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Freedom of information reveals who wins and loses in 2013
Last month the Chancellor George Osborne boldly announced: "This month, 9 out of 10 working households will be better off as a result of the changes we are making... And … Read
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How many women die every year due to domestic violence?
As the Independent Police Complaints Commission reported today on serious police failings in the case of Maria Stubbings - who was killed by her partner in 2008 - Today programme listeners were told that as many as two women a week die at the hands of their partners. Is this true? Read
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Immigration
Will London be mostly foreign by 2031?
The Sun newspaper reported today that London will play host to seven million foreigners and five million British people by 2031. Read
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Gay marriage bill: will civil partnership amendments cost £4 billion?
As well as legalising gay marriage, MPs are debating whether to extend civil partnerships to all couples. Ministers have said the amendement would cost taxpayers between £3-4 billion. Does this figure stack up? Read
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Crime
Bad and dangerous to know: do men commit almost all crime?
Masculinity is in crisis. Or, at least, that's what Labour MP Diane Abbott suggested when she argued that rapid economic and social change is having a detrimental impact on male … Read
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Health
The NHS: not always "free at the point of use"
At a time of wholesale change within the NHS, the Government has reiterated that NHS care is, and will remain, "free at the point of use". But, as usual, there … Read
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Crime
Are fewer crimes being solved?
According to Yvette Cooper, though crime is falling there have been fewer arrests and fewer cases solved. Is this bad news? And does she have a point? Read
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Politicians least trusted when using statistics
It's been a difficult few weeks for the Government, and not just because of the enduring EU referendum debate. The Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith was set straight … Read
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