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In recent months we’ve seen contrasting claims being made about the labour market—in particular, on how unemployment has changed since Labour came into government in July 2024. This explainer, which ...

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This explainer is part of a series Full Fact is publishing exploring a range of topics. We’ll be updating these articles on a regular basis—this article was last updated on 16 October 2026 and the ...

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Fact checking claims made by politicians, public figures and viral online content can give you the full picture backed by the evidence.