Finance
Nigel Farage: ‘Reform Will Be the Official Opposition by 2027’
The Reform UK leader tells National Herald he expects Conservative MPs to defect to his party within…
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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 the…
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The British Monarchy: A Complete History from William the Conqueror to King Charles III
Almost a thousand years of kings and queens, revolution and restoration, abdication and renewal — the complete…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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UK to Hit NATO’s 2.5% Defence Spending Target by 2027, Government Confirms
The acceleration comes as NATO allies face growing pressure to reduce dependence on US security guarantees amid…
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UK Tech Sector Attracts Record £18bn Investment in First Quarter 2026
London's AI cluster leads the surge, with three companies achieving unicorn status in a single quarter for…
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Energy Bills UK 2026: Price Cap Explained and How to Pay Less
The energy price cap sets maximum unit rates for gas and electricity. Here is what it means…
