Fact check: UK quarterly GDP outpaced the US, but annually it fell behind

By By August Graham, PA Fact Check 10/06/2024

In the first three months of 2024 the UK economy grew 0.6% quarter-on-quarter, but only 0.2% year-on-year.

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Fact check: Seven in eight saw their state pension increase by less than £900

By By August Graham, PA 10/06/2024

Around 1.5 million out of 12.6 million pensioners saw their state pensions rise by £900 per year in April, others received a smaller increase.

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Fact check: Immigration was six times higher in 1964-2010 than past two years

By By August Graham, PA 10/06/2024

Around 14.6 million people migrated to the UK between 1964 and 2010, compared with just under 2.5 million in 2022 and 2023.

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Fact check: An image of Rishi Sunak in front of a Morrisons logo was altered

By By August Graham, PA 10/06/2024

The Prime Minister hosted Morrisons during a farm to fork summit on May 14.

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Fact check: Rachel Reeves worked for the Bank of England over five years

By By August Graham, PA 10/06/2024

During her stint with the Bank, Ms Reeves spent some time on secondment to the British Embassy in Washington.

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