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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
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 Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster in 2025 — Strategies That Actually Work
With mortgage rates still elevated, overpaying even small amounts can save thousands over the life of a loan. …
Finance
Buy-to-Let Landlords Selling at Record Rate as Sector Faces Multiple Pressures
Higher mortgage rates, increased regulatory requirements and tax changes have created an unprecedented wave of…
Economy
Cost of Living April 2026: Energy Bills Fall but Rents Hit New Record High
The latest data shows a clear divergence: homeowners are feeling the cost of living pressure ease while renter…
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…
Finance
Buy-to-Let in 2025: Is the Golden Age Over?
Rising mortgage costs, new regulations, and a changing tax environment are forcing landlords to reassess their…
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…
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 …
Economy
UK House Prices Rise for Fifth Consecutive Month as Mortgage Rates Fall
The average UK property now costs £294,000, with regional variations masking a more complex picture beneath th…
Economy
UK House Prices 2025: Where to Buy, Where to Avoid, and What Comes Next
A city-by-city analysis of the UK property market in 2025 — with our correspondents' assessment of where value…
Economy
UK House Prices 2026: Will They Rise, Fall or Stay Flat?
With mortgage rates falling, UK house prices are recovering. Here is the latest data and what experts expect o…
Economy
UK Housing Market 2026: Are House Prices Finally Starting to Fall?
UK house prices have stagnated for two years. With mortgage rates still elevated and supply rising, National H…
Finance
UK Mortgage Rates 2026: When Will They Fall and What to Do Now
With base rate cuts continuing, mortgage rates are falling. Here is what borrowers need to know.…
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…
Finance
UK Mortgage Rates 2026: Should You Fix Now or Wait?
With the Bank Rate at 3.75% and cuts expected, UK homeowners face a critical decision. National Herald analyse…
Finance
UK Interest Rate Decision: What the Bank of England's Move Means for You
The Bank of England's latest rate decision affects mortgages, savings, and the wider economy. National Herald …
Finance
UK Property Market 2025: Buy, Sell or Hold?
After two years of price correction, the UK housing market is showing signs of stabilisation — but regional di…
Economy
Why Britain's Housing Crisis Is an Economic Emergency, Not Just a Social One
The failure to build enough homes is costing the UK economy £50 billion per year in lost productivity and misa…