Does half the UK get more in benefits than they pay in tax?

In this episode of "More or Less," Tim Harford and guests dissect statistical claims in the news. They examine a Green Party leader's statement about the wealth of the richest 1%, investigate a claim about the improved cognitive abilities of the elderly using data from an IMF report and insights from Dr. Michaela Bloomberg, and analyze a Daily Mail headline suggesting that over half the UK population receives more in benefits than they pay in tax, with commentary from Mike Brewer. Finally, Lizzy McNeill investigates a viral claim that a high percentage of Gen Zers bring their parents to job interviews, consulting with Professor Annette Yerkle on survey methodology.