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FTSE 100 Hits New Record High as Mining and Energy Stocks Surge
The index closed above 8,800 for the first time, driven by commodity stocks and positive sentiment from US economic data.
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The History of the English Language: From Anglo-Saxon to Global Tongue
How a dialect spoken by a few thousand Germanic settlers became the world's lingua franca — and what that history…
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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 months and sets…
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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 headline figure.
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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 story of the…
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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 on the Bank…
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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 renters face their…
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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 productivity and misallocated…
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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 an uncertain transatlantic…
