More working age people are claiming disability benefits. What's driving the trend?

Is it true that the UK imprisons more people for their social media posts than Russia does?

One of the country’s most important data sources has been falling apart. We find out why.

Tim Harford investigates some of the numbers in the news.

Presenter: Tim Harford

Reporter: Lizzy McNeill

Producer: Nathan Gower

Series producers: Charlotte McDonald and Tom Colls

Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown

Sound mix: James Beard

Editor: Richard Vadon

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More or Less: Behind the Stats

Why are more people claiming disability benefits?

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