DOGE, apples and irregular migrants

This "More or Less" episode fact-checks several claims, primarily focusing on the efficacy of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The episode investigates claims of massive cost savings by DOGE, revealing numerous inaccuracies and exaggerations in their reported achievements, such as misrepresenting funding for Gaza and inflating cancelled contract values. Additionally, the show examines the impact of VAT on private school fees on UK inflation, finding it contributed a small but noticeable 0.06% increase. Finally, it debunks a claim about the proportion of illegal immigrants in London, highlighting flawed methodology and outdated data in the original source. The episode demonstrates the importance of rigorous fact-checking and critical analysis of data sources.