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Who will get 30 hours free childcare in England and when?
The scheme is being extended beyond three and four year olds.
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Sunak claims stop and search powers reduced violent crime ‘considerably’
Rishi Sunak has claimed that “violent crime is now down considerably over the past few years”. But is he right? FactCheck takes a look.
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How much more will new students pay on loan repayments and will it be ‘fairer’?
Student loan repayments are rising for the next cohort of students in England. The government says the new system will be ‘fairer’, but is this the case? FactCheck take a look.
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Rishi Sunak claims rough sleeping reduced due to government funding
Are rough sleeping figures lower and has government funding helped? FactCheck takes a look.
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Asylum backlog more than ten times higher than in 2010
How big is the asylum backlog – and is it illegal to cross the Channel in a small boat?
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Ofgem cuts energy price cap so why are average bills rising?
Although the energy price cap will be cut by regulator Ofgem, average household bills are still set to rise by hundreds of pounds in April across England, Wales and Scotland. So what’s going on?
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Does new Northern Ireland Brexit deal ‘remove any sense’ of an Irish Sea border?
The new Windsor Framework is designed to simplify trade arrangements between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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How much has the UK spent on military defence, humanitarian aid and homes for Ukraine?
The UK government has committed billions of pounds of support to Ukraine, but where has this money gone and what are the future spending plans to aid the war-torn country? Here’s what we know so far.
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Why are junior doctors striking, could industrial action make NHS backlogs worse, and nurse pay talks – explained
Junior doctors in England are set to take part in a 72-hour walkout, but why are they striking and could industrial action make current NHS backlogs worse? Here’s what we know so far.
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What does Putin’s nuclear ‘New START’ decision mean and should we be worried?
Experts say the risk of nuclear conflict remains low.
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Why has Nicola Sturgeon resigned as Scotland’s First Minister, and what does this mean for Scottish independence and the SNP?
Nicola Sturgeon has announced her resignation as Scotland’s First Minister and leader of the Scottish National Party. But why has she resigned and what does it mean for Scottish independence? Here’s what we know so far.
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Why is council tax increasing in England, where will it rise and how much will you pay in 2023/24?
How much is council tax rising by in different areas of England and when will it come into place? Here’s what you need to know.
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Are return tickets being scrapped, what are the government’s plans to improve rail services and how will Great British Railways work?
How will Great British Railways work, how will it change rail services and could return train tickets be scrapped? Here’s what we know so far.
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Why will voter identification be required for elections in Great Britain and what ID will polling stations accept – explained
What is voter ID, what is the government-issued certificate and why is photo identification at elections being made a requirement? Here’s what you need to know.
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Why has Bank of England raised interest rates to fifteen-year high and what does it mean for your mortgage?
The Bank of England has raised interest rates to 4%. But why have rates increased and what does it mean for mortgage holders? Let’s take a look.
