Economy, Business & Finance
How much is being spent on benefits?
We’ve answered some commonly asked questions about the benefits system. Read
Analysis
Welfare
Fact checks related to the welfare of the country, the welfare state, state spending, poverty and pensions
Immigration
What support do asylum seekers get in the UK?
Can asylum seekers claim benefits, use the NHS or get a free iPhone? We’ve answered some of the most common questions we see about the support given. Read
Analysis
Politics
Child poverty and the two-child benefit limit: explained
Our explainer looks at the different ways child poverty is measured, and the impact of the two-child benefit limit. Read
Analysis
Economy, Business & Finance
What the National Insurance rise means for the tax burden
It’s been claimed the NI rise will take the tax burden to the highest level “in history”, in peacetime, since 1948, since 1950 and since 1969. Read
Analysis
Economy, Business & Finance
Clearing up some of the confusion over free school meals
Schools are required to provide lunches to eligible pupils either directly or using vouchers. Read
Analysis
Economy, Business & Finance
The changing face of welfare
Since 2010 the government has introduced a number of changes to the welfare system. We looked at how things have changed. 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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