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Analysis
Analysis: Can the Greens Become a Permanent Third Force in British Politics?
Zack Polanski's party is polling at record levels, but converting protest votes into lasting institutional pre…
Business
Amazon UK Warehouse Expansion Fuels Logistics Property Boom Outside Major Cities
The e-commerce giant's continued logistics investment is driving demand for large distribution facilities in t…
Politics
Starmer's Approval Rating Hits New Low as Voters Question Economic Direction
The Prime Minister's net approval falls to its lowest since taking office, with economic confidence the main d…
Politics
Labour Lead Narrows to Six Points as Government Faces Economic Headwinds
The first major poll since the local elections shows the governing party losing ground on economic competence …
Politics
Is Britain's Planning System Finally Being Fixed? The Reforms Explained
The government has promised the most radical shake-up of planning law since 1947. National Herald examines wha…
Politics
Local Elections 2025: What the Results Tell Us About the National Mood
Thousands of council seats changed hands. National Herald analyses the data to identify the real story behind …
Finance
Council Tax Bills Cross £2,400 Average After Full 5 Percent Rises
Households across England face their highest council tax bills in history as authorities applied the maximum p…
Finance
Cost of Living Update: April 2026 Changes That Will Affect Your Household Budget
A comprehensive guide to the changes in bills, benefits and wages that took effect from April 2026 and how the…
Politics
Council Tax Rises 2026: Which Councils Are Increasing Bills
A full breakdown of which councils are raising bills in 2026 and what it means for households.…
Politics
Devolution in England: What the New Mayors Are Actually Doing
England now has more directly elected mayors than at any point in its history. We examine what powers they act…
Politics
Green Party Targets 200 New Council Seats With Polanski Leading the Charge
The Greens are polling at a record 17 percent under their new leader and believe urban seats once considered s…
Politics
The History of British Democracy: From Magna Carta to Modern Parliament
Britain invented parliamentary democracy — then spent centuries arguing about who it was actually for. The ful…
Analysis
A Complete History of Britain: From Roman Conquest to the Modern Nation
How one small island became the world's most influential nation — and what that history means for Britain toda…
Analysis
The History of the English Language: From Anglo-Saxon to Global Tongue
How a dialect spoken by a few thousand Germanic settlers became the world's lingua franca — and what that hist…
Analysis
The British Working Class: A History of Labour, Struggle and Solidarity
The story of how ordinary British workers organised, fought, and gradually transformed the conditions of their…
Analysis
Has Austerity Actually Ended? A Forensic Look at UK Public Spending
The government says austerity is over. The numbers tell a more complicated story. National Herald's forensic e…
Politics
Reform UK Consolidates Council Presence with Gains in May By-Elections
Three council by-election victories in a single week represent a significant milestone for a party that had no…
Politics
Reform UK Policies 2026: What They Stand For and Can They Win Power
Reform topped some 2025 polls and won 89 council seats. Can they build a credible governing proposition?…
UK News
The State of British Roads: Why Potholes Are Getting Worse and What Councils Can Do
Britain's roads are deteriorating faster than they can be repaired. National Herald examines why the pothole c…
UK News
The Complete Guide to Council Tax Reductions and Who Qualifies
Millions of people are entitled to council tax reductions they are not claiming. National Herald's guide to di…
Analysis
The UK Arts and Culture Funding Crisis: Which Organisations Are Closing
Arts Council England's funding decisions have closed theatres, galleries, and arts organisations across the co…
UK News
UK Council Tax Rises 2026: How Much More Will You Pay?
Most English councils are raising council tax by the maximum permitted 4.99% in 2026. National Herald breaks d…
UK News
18 Practical Ways to Cut Your Cost of Living in the UK in 2026
Bills are still higher than before the crisis. Here are 18 genuinely effective ways to cut your cost of living…
Economy
Planning Reform Bill: Government Promises 1.5 Million Homes But Critics Sceptical
Ministers say the legislation will unlock the land needed to meet the government's housing targets. But the nu…
Politics
What the 2025 Autumn Budget Means for Working Families Across Britain
We break down every major measure in the Budget and its real-world impact on households earning under £50,000 …