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Bellway Shares Slump 18% as Iran War Tears Up Housing Market Outlook
Finance
Bellway Shares Slump 18% as Iran War Tears Up Housing Market Outlook
The housebuilder's profit warning cited the collapse in mortgage market confidence as oil-driven inflation rev…
James Whitfield · 11 May 2026
Bank of England Holds Rates at 4.5% as Iran War Reverses Cut Timeline
Finance
Bank of England Holds Rates at 4.5% as Iran War Reverses Cut Timeline
The Monetary Policy Committee paused its easing cycle after the oil shock pushed inflation back above comforta…
Oliver Fenton · 11 May 2026
Bank of England Set to Cut Rates to 4% in June as Inflation Hits Target
Finance
Bank of England Set to Cut Rates to 4% in June as Inflation Hits Target
Markets price an 85% chance of a June cut after inflation data undershot forecasts, raising hopes of mortgage …
Elizabeth Chen, Economics Editor · 12 Apr 2026
The Industrial Revolution: How Britain Changed the World Forever
Analysis
The Industrial Revolution: How Britain Changed the World Forever
Between 1760 and 1850 Britain underwent the most dramatic economic transformation in human history. Here is ho…
Elizabeth Chen, Economics Editor · 12 Apr 2026
Interview: The Bank of England's Chief Economist on What Comes Next
Finance
Interview: The Bank of England's Chief Economist on What Comes Next
An in-depth National Herald investigation into interview.…
Economics Desk · 7 Apr 2026
Best Savings Accounts UK 2026: Top Rates for Easy Access and Fixed Bonds
Finance
Best Savings Accounts UK 2026: Top Rates for Easy Access and Fixed Bonds
Savings rates remain elevated compared to recent history. Here are the best options available right now and ho…
Amanda Foster, Personal Finance Editor · 7 Apr 2026
Best UK Savings Accounts 2026: Where to Put Your Money Right Now
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 years. National Herald co…
Amanda Foster, Personal Finance Editor · 6 Apr 2026
Buy-to-Let Landlords Selling at Record Rate as Sector Faces Multiple Pressures
Finance
Buy-to-Let Landlords Selling at Record Rate as Sector Faces Multiple Pressures
Higher mortgage rates, increased regulatory requirements and tax changes have created an unprecedented wave of…
Matthew Prescott · 11 May 2026
Digital Pound: What the Bank of England's CBDC Plans Mean for You
Finance
Digital Pound: What the Bank of England's CBDC Plans Mean for You
An in-depth National Herald investigation into digital pound.…
Fintech Correspondent · 8 Apr 2026
The British Empire: Rise, Rule and Legacy — A Complete History
Analysis
The British Empire: Rise, Rule and Legacy — A Complete History
At its peak the British Empire covered 24 per cent of the earth. How it was built, how it was lost, and why it…
Marcus Holloway, Political Editor · 12 Apr 2026
The Bank of England's Most Difficult Decision in a Decade
Finance
The Bank of England's Most Difficult Decision in a Decade
With inflation falling but growth stalling, the Monetary Policy Committee faces a dilemma with no good answer.…
Elizabeth Chen, Economics Editor · 6 Apr 2026
The Bank of England's Rate Decision: What Every Investor Needs to Know
Finance
The Bank of England's Rate Decision: What Every Investor Needs to Know
With inflation finally returning to target, the pace of rate cuts will define investment returns across every …
Rachel Khan, Economics Correspondent · 4 Apr 2026
Britain's Economy at a Crossroads: What the Next Six Months Will Determine
Economy
Britain's Economy at a Crossroads: What the Next Six Months Will Determine
As the Bank of England weighs further rate decisions, analysts are divided on whether the UK is heading for re…
The Herald Economics Desk · 3 Apr 2026
Bank of England Holds Rates at 4.25% as Inflation Concerns Persist
Finance
Bank of England Holds Rates at 4.25% as Inflation Concerns Persist
The MPC voted 6-3 to hold, with three members pushing for an immediate cut as the economy shows signs of slowi…
Elizabeth Chen, Economics Editor · 12 Apr 2026
UK Inflation Falls to 2.1% in March — Closest to Target in Four Years
Economy
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 …
Elizabeth Chen, Economics Editor · 11 Apr 2026
UK House Prices 2025: Where to Buy, Where to Avoid, and What Comes Next
Economy
UK House Prices 2025: Where to Buy, Where to Avoid, and What Comes Next
A city-by-city analysis of the UK property market in 2025 — with our correspondents' assessment of where value…
Nicholas Hartley, Property Correspondent · 9 Apr 2026
UK House Prices 2026: Will They Rise, Fall or Stay Flat?
Economy
UK House Prices 2026: Will They Rise, Fall or Stay Flat?
With mortgage rates falling, UK house prices are recovering. Here is the latest data and what experts expect o…
Nicholas Hartley, Property Correspondent · 7 Apr 2026
UK Inflation 2026: What Is Driving Prices and When Will It Normalise
Economy
UK Inflation 2026: What Is Driving Prices and When Will It Normalise
Headline inflation is near target but services inflation remains sticky. Here is what is happening to UK price…
Elizabeth Chen, Economics Editor · 8 Apr 2026
UK Mortgage Rates 2026: When Will They Fall and What to Do Now
Finance
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.…
Amanda Foster, Personal Finance Editor · 11 Apr 2026
UK Interest Rate Forecast 2026: When Will the Bank of England Cut Again?
Finance
UK Interest Rate Forecast 2026: When Will the Bank of England Cut Again?
Markets expect two more Bank of England cuts in 2026. National Herald analyses the inflation data, economic ou…
Elizabeth Chen, Economics Editor · 9 Apr 2026
UK Mortgage Rates 2026: Should You Fix Now or Wait?
Finance
UK Mortgage Rates 2026: Should You Fix Now or Wait?
With the Bank Rate at 3.75% and cuts expected, UK homeowners face a critical decision. National Herald analyse…
Nicholas Hartley, Property Correspondent · 9 Apr 2026
UK Interest Rate Decision: What the Bank of England's Move Means for You
Finance
UK Interest Rate Decision: What the Bank of England's Move Means for You
The Bank of England's latest rate decision affects mortgages, savings, and the wider economy. National Herald …
Elizabeth Chen · 2 Apr 2026
UK Wages Rise 5.2% as Labour Market Stays Resilient Despite Employer NI Rise
Economy
UK Wages Rise 5.2% as Labour Market Stays Resilient Despite Employer NI Rise
Average earnings growth of 5.2% comfortably outpaces inflation, but the Bank of England warns sustained wage g…
Sophie Williams, Labour Markets Editor · 11 Apr 2026