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14 November 2024

NHS waiting lists: what you need to know

Our regularly updated guide to NHS waiting lists and waiting times.

2 September 2024

The UK asylum backlog: explained

A guide to the backlog of asylum decisions, the difference between the “flow” and “legacy” backlogs, and how the backlog has been impacted by recent government policy.

24 July 2024

Postal voting in the 2024 general election

We’ve taken a look at how postal voting works and answered some common questions.

23 July 2024

What photo ID do you need to vote in the UK?

A guide to the rules around what photographic ID you need to be able to vote in person.

19 July 2024

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.

16 July 2024

What size are the UK’s armed forces?

A guide to how the number of personnel in the Army, RAF and Royal Navy is counted, and some common claims we’ve seen about these figures.

3 July 2024

Defence claims in the 2024 general election: fact checked

Claims about defence, including on defence spending and the size of the armed forces, have featured throughout the campaign.

1 July 2024

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.

13 June 2024

Would Conservative spending commitments mean a £4,800 increase in the average mortgage?

Labour’s claim about the impact of Conservative spending plans is speculative and based on several uncertain assumptions.

29 May 2024

Unpacking the numbers on the impact of the ‘Triple Lock Plus’

Reports of the Conservatives’ proposed pension policy include different estimates of its impact.

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NHS waiting lists: what you need to know

The UK asylum backlog: explained

Postal voting in the 2024 general election

What photo ID do you need to vote in the UK?

Net Zero: explained

What size are the UK’s armed forces?

Defence claims in the 2024 general election: fact checked

Welfare reform: explained

Would Conservative spending commitments mean a £4,800 increase in the average mortgage?

Unpacking the numbers on the impact of the ‘Triple Lock Plus’

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