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Finance
Bellway Shares Slump 18% as Iran War Tears Up Housing Market Outlook
The housebuilder's profit warning cited the collapse in mortgage market confidence as oil-driven inflation rev…
Finance
Bank of England Holds Rates at 4.5% as Iran War Reverses Cut Timeline
The Monetary Policy Committee paused its easing cycle after the oil shock pushed inflation back above comforta…
Finance
13 Million Britons Living in Relative Poverty — Half a Million More Than Previous Year
New ONS data shows the number of people below the poverty line increased despite the expansion of support meas…
Finance
Bank of England Set to Cut Rates to 4% in June as Inflation Hits Target
Markets price an 85% chance of a June cut after inflation data undershot forecasts, raising hopes of mortgage …
Finance
How to Start Investing in the UK: A Complete Beginner's Guide for 2025
With inflation eroding savings, more Britons are turning to investing for the first time. National Herald's de…
Economy
Cost of Living 2026: How UK Household Budgets Have Changed in the Past Year
Real wages are rising and inflation is near target, but the cumulative damage of four years of elevated prices…
Economy
Food Bank Demand Remains Double Pre-Pandemic Levels Despite Easing Inflation
The Trussell Trust reported continued high demand at its network of food banks, with the Iran war energy shock…
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…
Finance
FTSE 100 at Record High: The Sectors Driving Britain's Market Renaissance
British equities are outperforming their European peers for the first time in a decade. National Herald invest…
Education
GCSE and A-Level Reform 2025: Everything Students and Parents Need to Know
The most significant changes to GCSE and A-level qualifications in a decade are being implemented. National He…
Health
NHS Staff Accept 5.5% Pay Deal Ending Threat of Summer Strike Action
Nurses, paramedics and other NHS staff vote to accept the offer, which the government says is the highest real…
UK News
What the 2026 Spring Budget Means for Every UK Household
The 2026 Spring Budget is here. We break down every change to taxes, benefits, and public spending — and what …
Finance
State Pension 2026: New Rates, Changes, and Who Qualifies
The new state pension rate for 2026-27 has been confirmed. National Herald explains the triple lock, who quali…
Education
Teachers' Pay Award Confirmed at 4% for 2026/27 as Unions Warn of Retention Crisis
The below-inflation settlement for English schools is accepted by some unions but condemned by others as inade…
Finance
The Bank of England's Most Difficult Decision in a Decade
With inflation falling but growth stalling, the Monetary Policy Committee faces a dilemma with no good answer.…
Economy
The Cost of Living Crisis: How Britain's Households Are Really Doing
Official statistics tell one story. The lived experience of millions of families tells another. We examine the…
Economy
The Cost of Living: Where Are We Now?
Two years after the crisis peak, household finances are recovering — but the gains are deeply uneven.…
Economy
The Inflation Legacy: How Rising Prices Have Permanently Changed British Behaviour
An in-depth National Herald investigation into the inflation legacy.…
Finance
The Bank of England's Rate Decision: What Every Investor Needs to Know
With inflation finally returning to target, the pace of rate cuts will define investment returns across every …
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…
Economy
How the UK Economy Compares to Europe in 2026: The Honest Picture
Is the UK performing better or worse than its European neighbours in 2026? National Herald cuts through the po…
Economy
Britain's Economy at a Crossroads: What the Next Six Months Will Determine
As the Bank of England weighs further rate decisions, analysts are divided on whether the UK is heading for re…
Finance
Bank of England Holds Rates at 4.25% as Inflation Concerns Persist
The MPC voted 6-3 to hold, with three members pushing for an immediate cut as the economy shows signs of slowi…
Economy
UK Inflation Falls to 2.1% in March — Closest to Target in Four Years
Falling energy prices and easing food inflation drove CPI to its lowest level since 2022, increasing pressure …
Economy
UK Inflation Update: Is the Cost of Living Crisis Truly Over?
Headline inflation has returned to near target, but the cost of living crisis has left permanent marks on hous…
Economy
UK Inflation 2026: What Is Driving Prices and When Will It Normalise
Headline inflation is near target but services inflation remains sticky. Here is what is happening to UK price…
Finance
UK Interest Rate Forecast 2026: When Will the Bank of England Cut Again?
Markets expect two more Bank of England cuts in 2026. National Herald analyses the inflation data, economic ou…
Economy
What is the UK Minimum Wage in 2026 and Has It Made a Difference?
The National Living Wage rose to £12.60 per hour in April 2026. National Herald examines the new rates, who be…
Economy
UK Wages Rise 5.2% as Labour Market Stays Resilient Despite Employer NI Rise
Average earnings growth of 5.2% comfortably outpaces inflation, but the Bank of England warns sustained wage g…
Finance
UK Pension Changes 2025: What Every Worker Needs to Know Now
Changes to auto-enrolment, the state pension, and pension tax relief are coming. National Herald explains what…
Finance
UK Personal Tax Allowances and Thresholds 2026-27: Everything You Need to Know
The personal allowance stays frozen at £12,570 for 2026-27. National Herald sets out all the income tax thresh…
Education
UK University Fees and Student Loans 2026: How the System Works
Fees have risen for the first time in eight years. Here is how the new system works and whether it changes the…
UK News
Universal Credit 2026: How Much Will You Get and How to Claim
Universal Credit rates increased in April 2026. National Herald explains the new amounts, what elements you ca…
Education
University Funding Crisis: What Happens When the Numbers Stop Adding Up
English universities are losing money on home undergraduates, dependent on international students, and facing …