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Planning Reform Bill: Government Promises 1.5 Million Homes But Critics Sceptical
Economy
Planning Reform Bill: Government Promises 1.5 Million Homes But Critics Sceptical
Ministers say the legislation will unlock the land needed to meet the government's housing targets. But the numbers face
Nicholas Hartley, Property Correspondent · 11/04/2026
Council Tax Rises 2026: Which Councils Are Increasing Bills
Politics
Council Tax Rises 2026: Which Councils Are Increasing Bills
A full breakdown of which councils are raising bills in 2026 and what it means for households.
Marcus Holloway, Political Editor · 11/04/2026
Has Austerity Actually Ended? A Forensic Look at UK Public Spending
Analysis
Has Austerity Actually Ended? A Forensic Look at UK Public Spending
The government says austerity is over. The numbers tell a more complicated story. National Herald's forensic examination
Elizabeth Chen, Economics Editor · 09/04/2026
Is Britain's Planning System Finally Being Fixed? The Reforms Explained
Politics
Is Britain's Planning System Finally Being Fixed? The Reforms Explained
The government has promised the most radical shake-up of planning law since 1947. National Herald examines what has actu
Nicholas Hartley, Property Correspondent · 08/04/2026
UK Council Tax Rises 2026: How Much More Will You Pay?
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 down what t
Regional Desk · 06/04/2026
The State of British Roads: Why Potholes Are Getting Worse and What Councils Can Do
UK News
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 has
Infrastructure Desk · 06/04/2026