Economy
FTSE 100 Surges 3 Percent on Iran Ceasefire as Traders Price in Peace Premium
London's benchmark index jumped from its war low to above 10,600 as markets welcomed the US-brokered ceasefire…
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Passport Fees Cross £100 for First Time as Home Office Raises Adult Rate to £102.50
The increase from 8 April 2026 pushed the adult online renewal fee above the triple-figure threshold for…
Economy
Royal Navy Authorised to Board Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers in UK Waters
Healey's announcement marks a significant escalation in the enforcement of Russian oil sanctions as the Iran war…
Economy
Three Russian Submarines Detected Near UK Undersea Cables in Covert Operation
Defence Secretary John Healey revealed that British forces were deployed to deter the submarines, which operated near…
Economy
Three Russian Submarines Detected Near UK Undersea Cables in Covert Operation
Defence Secretary John Healey revealed that British forces were deployed to deter the submarines, which operated near…
Economy
UK Economy Grows 0.4% in First Quarter as Services Lead Recovery
The quarterly growth figure of 0.4% is the strongest in a year and beats the OBR forecast,…
Economy
UK Commits Additional £3bn to Ukraine in Largest Single Military Package
The package includes long-range missiles, air defence systems, and a 10-year bilateral security agreement signed in Kyiv…
Economy
Britain’s Defence Spending: Meeting the 2.5% NATO Target
An in-depth National Herald investigation into britain's defence spending.
Economy
Britain’s Relationship with the EU: The Case for a Reset
Three years after the Trade and Cooperation Agreement, the economic costs of Brexit are becoming clearer —…
Economy
Nigel Farage and Reform UK: Can the Party Win a General Election?
Reform UK has defied predictions before. National Herald examines whether 2029 could be its moment — and…
