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The Finance Desk explains banking, tax, pensions, mortgages, markets and the financial issues that affect households and institutions.

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Finance

Solar costs have fallen 60% in a decade. With the Smart Export Guarantee paying for excess power, the economics have…

10 Apr 20261 min read

Finance

Monzo, Starling and Revolut have transformed what consumers expect from financial services — forcing the high street banks to adapt…

10 Apr 20261 min read

Finance

Child Benefit rates increased in April 2026 and the High Income Charge threshold was raised. Here is everything you need…

10 Apr 20261 min read

Finance

The special relationship has survived many tests. The current period of US political volatility is among the most serious.

10 Apr 20261 min read

Finance

Rising mortgage costs, new regulations, and a changing tax environment are forcing landlords to reassess their strategies.

9 Apr 20261 min read

Finance

Markets expect two more Bank of England cuts in 2026. National Herald analyses the inflation data, economic outlook, and the…

9 Apr 20262 min read

Finance

The world's second largest economy is navigating a transition that its model was not designed to manage.

9 Apr 20261 min read

Finance

With the Bank Rate at 3.75% and cuts expected, UK homeowners face a critical decision. National Herald analyses the best…

9 Apr 20262 min read

Finance

Following the collapses and scandals of 2022–23, the cryptocurrency industry is rebuilding — but on very different foundations.

9 Apr 20261 min read

Finance

Changes to auto-enrolment, the state pension, and pension tax relief are coming. National Herald explains what they mean for workers…

9 Apr 20261 min read