Is crime going up?
The crime survey and police records count crime in England and Wales in different ways. Guess how often crime reaches the police, then see what each count can tell you.
Take a guess 12 Oct 2026
Briefs
One report made to make sense: the published figures first, then our working beside them where it helps.
Ten years of the UK’s regional economy: who grew, and who stood still
Output per person in every region and nation over the last decade ONS has published. Guess your own region first, then see what happened and why.
Draw your guess 23 Sept 2026
Who claims Britain’s benefits, and how much do they cost?
See how many people receive each benefit, what it tends to pay the recipient, and where each benefit sits in DWP’s £289bn bill.
Pick a benefit 16 Sept 2026
Pay is rising faster than prices
After rising prices, regular pay is up 0.6% on a year ago, ONS says. See whether yours has kept up.
Work out yours 15 Sept 2026
The tax-free allowance has not moved since 2021
Prices have kept rising since. Put in a salary to see what that means for your income tax this year.
Try your salary 15 Sept 2026