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Finance
13 Million Britons Living in Relative Poverty — Half a Million More Than Previous Year
New ONS data shows the number of people below the poverty line increased despite the expansion of support meas…
Technology
Apple Rolls Out Age Checks for UK iPhone Users Under Online Safety Act
iOS 26.4 introduces mandatory age verification for new device setup, making the UK one of the first countries …
History
King Alfred the Great: The Viking Wars and the Making of England
Alfred of Wessex faced the complete conquest of England by the Vikings, saved his kingdom from the marshes of …
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…
Opinion
Bring Back the Grammar Schools? The Evidence Says No.
The debate about selective education returns with every generation. The data has never supported the case for …
Health
Childhood Obesity Rates Stable But Remain at Historically High Levels, Survey Shows
The National Child Measurement Programme shows no significant improvement in obesity rates among reception-age…
Analysis
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…
Finance
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 Child Ben…
Analysis
Child Poverty in Britain: The Shocking Scale and the Policies That Could Change It
4.3 million children in the UK are living in poverty. National Herald examines the data, the causes, and the p…
Education
Free Childcare Expansion: One-Year-Olds Now Eligible for 15 Hours Weekly
The April 2026 phase of the free childcare expansion brought one-year-olds into the entitlement system for the…
Finance
Cost of Living Update: April 2026 Changes That Will Affect Your Household Budget
A comprehensive guide to the changes in bills, benefits and wages that took effect from April 2026 and how the…
Health
The History of the NHS: How Britain Built the World's Most Admired Health Service
From Aneurin Bevan's radical vision in 1948 to the pressures of 2026 — the full story of an institution that d…
Analysis
A Complete History of Britain: From Roman Conquest to the Modern Nation
How one small island became the world's most influential nation — and what that history means for Britain toda…
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…
Education
School Uniform Legislation: Government Pushes Back Against House of Lords Amendments
Parliament considers changes to school uniform rules following Lords proposals to require schools to publish t…
UK News
What the 2026 Spring Budget Means for Every UK Household
The 2026 Spring Budget is here. We break down every change to taxes, benefits, and public spending — and what …
History
The Gunpowder Plot of 1605: Treason, Torture and the Making of a National Memory
Guy Fawkes and his fellow conspirators came closer to destroying the English Parliament than most people reali…
History
The Industrial Revolution: How Britain Transformed the World Between 1760 and 1840
From the spinning jenny to the steam engine, Britain's factories and mines reshaped human civilisation — and c…
History
The Slave Trade and Abolition: Britain's Darkest Commerce and Its End
For over 200 years Britain was the world's leading slave trader; understanding the movement that ended it is e…
Health
The NHS Mental Health Crisis: Why Getting Help Has Never Been Harder
Waiting times for mental health treatment have reached record levels. National Herald investigates the scale o…
UK News
The UK Benefits System in 2025: What You're Entitled to and How to Claim
Billions of pounds of benefits go unclaimed each year because people do not know they are entitled to them. Na…
Finance
The Complete Guide to Inheritance Tax in the UK — and How to Legally Reduce Your Bill
Inheritance tax raises more money than ever — but many estates pay more than they need to. National Herald's g…
Health
The Sandwich Generation: Caring for Children and Parents at the Same Time
An in-depth National Herald investigation into the sandwich generation.…
UK News
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 d…
Finance
Child Benefit UK 2026: Rates, High Income Tax Charge and How to Claim
Child Benefit rates increased in April 2026 and the High Income Charge threshold was raised. Here is everythin…
Politics
What the 2025 Autumn Budget Means for Working Families Across Britain
We break down every major measure in the Budget and its real-world impact on households earning under £50,000 …
UK News
Universal Credit 2026: How Much Will You Get and How to Claim
Universal Credit rates increased in April 2026. National Herald explains the new amounts, what elements you ca…