EU budget: how successful was David Cameron?
FactCheck analyses Prime Minister David Cameron’s claim that he “succeeded quite spectacularly” by persuading fellow European leaders to increase the EU budget by 3%.
Europe: there may be trouble ahead
FactCheck analyses where EU member states’ plans to create a new “permanent crisis mechanism” leave the Coalition Government’s pledge to hold a referendum if new powers are
FactCheck: govt in a pickle over “town hall Pravdas”
The government wants to stop councils producing weekly so-called Town Hall Pravdas to save money and help boost the local press. But FactCheck finds it might not do either.
FactCheck: did Labour MEPS vote for a 6% rise in EU budget?
FactCheck analyses a claim from the Prime Minister and Treasury Chief Secretary that Labour MEPs voted for a 6% rise in the EU budget.
FactCheck: Who’s right on housing benefit?
The claim “If you are prepared to pay, as we are, £20,000 in housing benefit, there is no reason why anyone should be left without a home.” David Cameron, Prime Minister’s
CutsCheck: concessions on housing benefit cap?
Concessions are being prepared by the government tonight I understand, after Conservative MPs expressed concern about the forthcoming housing benefit cuts. Around a dozen Tory MPs representing
CutsCheck: balancing the council books
44% of council leaders thought they could make all these savings without any reductions in the level of services. It sounds optimistic – but it could be good news for council tax payers.
FactCheck: Winter Fuel Payments to the vulnerable
Pensioners escaped relatively unscathed from the slashing Spending Review with their universal Winter Fuel Payments intact, although the top-up the last government introduced for two years is still
Michael Gove admits Pupil Premium recycle
Education Secretary Michael Gove admits the some of the funding for the Pupil Premium will come from elsewhere in the education budget, as FactCheck previously found out.
FactCheck: prospects for adult social care
FactCheck analyses the Government’s pledge to spend £2bn more on adult social care.
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