Finance
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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Finance
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…
Tech
Three Years On: How King Charles III Has Reshaped the Modern Monarchy
From environmental advocacy to slimming down the working royals, Charles has made more changes to the monarchy…
Finance
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…
Health
Met Office Warns of Hottest UK Summer on Record as El Nino Effects Peak
Long-range modelling suggests the UK faces its second consecutive record-breaking summer, raising urgent questions about heat preparedness…
Finance
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…
Finance
Cost of Living 2026: How UK Household Budgets Have Changed in the Past Year
Real wages are rising and inflation is near target, but the cumulative damage of four years of…
Tech
Premier League Title Race: Manchester City and Arsenal Separated by Two Points
The tightest Premier League title race in a decade reaches its climax with the two leaders facing…
Education
Half of England’s Schools Now Rated Good or Outstanding After Ofsted Reform
The headline figures mask significant variation by region, school type, and socioeconomic deprivation — the schools serving…
Education
AI in the Classroom: Promise, Peril, and Practical Reality
National Herald analysis and reporting on ai in the classroom: promise, peril, and practical reality.
Education
Minimum Wage UK 2026: New Rates and Your Employment Rights
The National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage increased in April 2026. Here is what you are…
Finance
UK Generates Record 68% of Electricity from Renewables in First Quarter 2026
Offshore wind accounts for 42% of total generation, with the UK remaining the world leader in installed…
