Environment
Net Zero: explained
In this explainer, we look at what ‘Net Zero’ means, what the government is doing about it, and whether the UK is on course to meet its emissions targets. Read
Analysis
Politics
We do fact checks and explain news about UK politics, helping you understand key issues and claims.
Health claims in the 2024 general election: fact checked
Claims about health and the NHS have featured prominently in the election campaign. Here’s a round-up of our verdicts on some of the key claims from the major political parties. Read
Analysis
What would two million more appointments a year mean for the NHS?
Labour has promised to add two million more hospital appointments on evenings and weekends if it wins the general election. But how much difference would that make? Read
Analysis
Economy, Business & Finance
Welfare reform: explained
A guide to how much the UK spends on welfare, the impact of recent reforms, and how the main parties propose to address future issues. Read
Analysis
Tax claims in the 2024 general election: fact checked
Claims about tax have dominated the election campaign. Here’s a round-up of our verdicts on some of the key claims from the major political parties. Read
Analysis
What are the rules on political gambling?
Investigations into alleged election betting have dominated the headlines in recent days. Read
Analysis
What is a parliamentary ‘supermajority’?
Conservative figures have been claiming that Labour could win a ‘supermajority’—but this isn’t a concept that holds any special meaning in the UK. Read
Analysis
What’s happening to the ‘tax burden’?
Labour and the Conservatives made seemingly contrasting claims about the previous government’s record on tax and the so-called ‘tax burden’. Read
Analysis
Postal voting in the 2024 general election
We’ve taken a look at how postal voting works and answered some common questions. Read
Analysis
Reform UK 2024 election 'contract': fact checked
We’re scrutinising claims and pledges in the Reform UK manifesto. Read
Analysis
Evidence you can rely on
Fact checking claims made by politicians, public figures and viral online content can give you the full picture backed by the evidence.
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