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The UK has one of the least functional housing markets among advanced economies. Understanding why requires looking beyond planning reform.

9 Apr 20261 min read

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London remains Europe's leading startup hub — but competition from Amsterdam, Berlin and emerging Asian cities is intensifying.

9 Apr 20261 min read

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Starting a business in the UK requires getting the legal and tax foundations right. This guide covers every step from…

9 Apr 20261 min read

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UK productivity has grown more slowly than almost every comparable economy for 15 years. The diagnosis is clear — the…

8 Apr 20261 min read

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Unlike loans, grants do not need to be repaid. Here are the main grants available to UK small businesses in…

8 Apr 20261 min read

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Record sewage spills, collapsing infrastructure, and enormous executive pay. The case for reform of England's water sector is overwhelming.

8 Apr 20262 min read

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An in-depth National Herald investigation into digital pound.

8 Apr 20262 min read

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An in-depth National Herald investigation into how britain's tax system penalises work and rewards wealth.

8 Apr 20262 min read

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UK productivity has flatlined for fifteen years. Fixing it is the only route to sustainable growth.

8 Apr 20262 min read

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UK house prices have stagnated for two years. With mortgage rates still elevated and supply rising, National Herald examines whether…

8 Apr 20262 min read