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Do black Americans commit more crime?
Anti-police protests continue across America after the Michael Brown killing. But does the black community have tough questions to answer too?
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Can Ukip win anywhere now?
If Ukip can win in Rochester, they can win anywhere, according to Nigel Farage. Could the rest of England turn purple next year?
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FrackCheck: is it safe to drill for shale gas?
A multinational is pouring money into the search for shale gas deep under the British countryside. But what are the real risks of “fracking”?
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Is it still worth going to university?
The average graduate is saddled with more than £40,000 of debt, according to research. Do you earn enough from a degree to make it worthwhile?
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Is Boris’s London only for the rich?
Boris Johnson claims to have delivered record numbers of affordable homes. So why is housing still so expensive in London?
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Confused about immigration? Read this
Do immigrants pay their way, or are they a drain on the economy? FactCheck looks at the latest evidence.
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Who wants elected mayors?
Manchester is getting more money and power. In return, George Osborne wants an elected mayor. Cynical politics or a good day for democracy?
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What has the European Arrest Warrant ever done for us?
The government says the European Arrest Warrant makes Britain safer. But some MPs hate it. Who’s right?
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The private school premium
Went to a state school? Then you can expect to earn thousands less than a privately-educated colleague with the same qualifications.
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Have you been swamped by EU migrants?
Are there really towns that have been swamped by European migrants? Where are the hotspots? Is there pressure on jobs and housing?
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The truth about immigration
Immigration will be a key battleground in the run-up to the election. How much do you really know?
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Who recognises Palestine?
MPs have backed a motion calling for the UK to recognise Palestine. What would it mean and are we behind the curve?
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Am I an alcoholic?
Nice has recommended a new drug for high-risk drinkers. How much are you drinking and should you be worried?
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How many benefits claimants are addicts?
Iain Duncan Smith wants to see benefits loaded onto cards to stop claimants spending cash on drugs and booze. How big is the problem?
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How great is Osborne’s Britain?
Britain’s economy is a world-beating powerhouse, according to the chancellor. Are we really outpacing every major advanced economy on the planet?