Education
Stamp Duty for First-Time Buyers 2026: Thresholds, Relief, and What You’ll Pay
Stamp duty thresholds changed in April 2026. National Herald explains exactly how much stamp duty first-time buyers…
Latest News
The newest reporting and analysis, updated as stories are published.
Education
Child Benefit 2026: New Rates, the High Income Charge Explained
Child Benefit rose in April 2026. National Herald explains the new weekly rates, how the High Income…
Politics
The Case for Four-Day Working Week: Evidence and Counter-Evidence
An in-depth National Herald investigation into the case for four-day working week.
Politics
The Case for Four-Day Working Week: Evidence and Counter-Evidence
An in-depth National Herald investigation into the case for four-day working week.
Education
Tax Reform: What Britain Can Learn From Estonia’s Digital Tax System
National Herald analysis of tax reform: what britain can learn from estonia's digital tax system.
Education
UK Council Tax Rises 2026: How Much More Will You Pay?
Most English councils are raising council tax by the maximum permitted 4.99% in 2026. National Herald breaks…
Education
Immigration and the NHS: The Facts Behind the Political Rhetoric
National Herald analysis of immigration and the nhs: the facts behind the political rhetoric.
Education
The State of British Roads: Why Potholes Are Getting Worse and What Councils Can Do
Britain's roads are deteriorating faster than they can be repaired. National Herald examines why the pothole crisis…
Finance
Best UK Savings Accounts 2026: Where to Put Your Money Right Now
With the Bank Rate still above 3.5%, UK savers are earning more than they have in 15…
Finance
The True Cost of Rail Travel in Britain vs Europe — and Why We Pay More
A London to Manchester standard class ticket can cost three times the equivalent journey in France or…
Politics
Journalism in the Age of AI: Crisis, Opportunity and the Public Interest
An in-depth National Herald investigation into journalism in the age of ai.
Education
How to Get on the Property Ladder in 2025 With a Small Deposit
Getting on the property ladder with a 5% or 10% deposit is hard but not impossible. National…
