Economy

Ed Balls says voters have a “big choice” between rival economic strategies. But how much clear blue water really lies between the parties’ plans?

The facts and figures came thick and fast as the chancellor defended the government’s stewardship of the economy today. Did he pass the FactCheck test?

Britain’s economy is a world-beating powerhouse, according to the chancellor. Are we really outpacing every major advanced economy on the planet?

A rash of news stories in recent weeks suggest panicked investors are pulling their money out of Scotland. FactCheck takes a look at the accounts.

Iain Duncan Smith has been on the airwaves justifying the welfare cap, claiming he’s stopping Labour’s out-of-control spending. Is he justified?

Business leaders and even former Labour ministers have said they don’t like Ed Balls’ plan to bring back the 50p top rate of tax. But could the move help pay down the deficit?

The Conservative government responds to Labour claims that wages have fallen in real terms under David Cameron – FactCheck explores which party is right.

Ed Miliband says people are £1,600 a year worse off under David Cameron. The prime minister says Labour are only telling half the story. Time for a FactCheck.

A damning report from MPs accused HMRC of “losing its nerve” on tackling tax avoidance. The taxman has hit back, accusing MPs of using the figures misleadingly. Who is right?

Ed Davey says that without Hinkley C, we’re all in the dark. FactCheck’s decided to dig in and try and shine a spotlight on the energy secretary’s claims.

The Crown Prosecution Service will push for longer sentences for benefit fraudsters. A long-overdue clampdown or a waste of resources? FactCheck finds out.

Yes, Britain is smaller than Russia. By land mass at least. We look at some other indicators of Britain’s influence.

Pelted with eggs but unbowed, Ed Miliband has been ramming home Labour’s attack on the “cost of living crisis”. But how much are people really being squeezed?

Are plans for the help to buy scheme likely to live up to government expectations? Based on previous housing policies, FactCheck isn’t so sure.

Rachel Reeves and George Osborne crossed swords in the House of Commons over spending on infrastructure. Who’s right? FactCheck digs in.