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Business
BP Annual Results: Profits Boosted by Iran War Oil Spike Despite Climate Pledge Tensions
The oil major reported substantially higher returns in the conflict period but faces growing investor pressure…
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…
Environment
Arctic Ice Reaches Record Low Extent as Climate Scientists Issue Stark Warning
Sea ice in the Arctic Ocean reached its smallest February extent on record, accelerating concerns about feedba…
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…
Analysis
Analysis: What Does the Iran Ceasefire Mean for Global Oil Markets?
The announcement of a ceasefire between the US and Iran paused the worst of the energy crisis, but fundamental…
Analysis
Analysis: Can the Greens Become a Permanent Third Force in British Politics?
Zack Polanski's party is polling at record levels, but converting protest votes into lasting institutional pre…
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 …
Politics
Starmer's Approval Rating Hits New Low as Voters Question Economic Direction
The Prime Minister's net approval falls to its lowest since taking office, with economic confidence the main d…
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…
Environment
Britain's Clean Energy Revolution: Are We Hitting Our 2030 Targets?
The government has promised a clean electricity system by 2030. National Herald assesses the progress, the obs…
Politics
Labour Government Record 2026: What Has Keir Starmer Actually Delivered?
Two years into the Labour government, National Herald takes stock of what has been delivered and where the dis…
UK News
How to Make Your UK Home More Energy Efficient — Government Grants and DIY Fixes
Grants of up to £7,500 are available for UK homeowners to improve energy efficiency. National Herald's guide t…
Economy
Cost of Living April 2026: Energy Bills Fall but Rents Hit New Record High
The latest data shows a clear divergence: homeowners are feeling the cost of living pressure ease while renter…
Economy
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 elevated prices…
Business
Britain's Hospitality Industry Crisis: Why Restaurants and Pubs Are Closing at Record Rates
Record numbers of British restaurants and pubs are closing. National Herald investigates the costs, the causes…
Politics
Britain's Relationship with the EU: The Case for a Reset
Three years after the Trade and Cooperation Agreement, the economic costs of Brexit are becoming clearer — and…
Finance
Buy-to-Let in 2025: Is the Golden Age Over?
Rising mortgage costs, new regulations, and a changing tax environment are forcing landlords to reassess their…
Economy
Britain's Productivity Puzzle: Why We Work More and Earn Less Than Our Rivals
UK productivity has flatlined for fifteen years. Fixing it is the only route to sustainable growth.…
Economy
Food Bank Demand Remains Double Pre-Pandemic Levels Despite Easing Inflation
The Trussell Trust reported continued high demand at its network of food banks, with the Iran war energy shock…
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…
Finance
Energy Bills Set for Further Rise as Gas Prices Remain Elevated Post-Ceasefire
Ofgem's price cap is expected to remain well above pre-war levels even if the Iran ceasefire holds, prolonging…
Economy
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 for your bills.…
UK News
Electric Heating: Should Every British Home Switch From Gas?
An in-depth National Herald investigation into electric heating.…
Finance
FTSE 100 at Record High: The Sectors Driving Britain's Market Renaissance
British equities are outperforming their European peers for the first time in a decade. National Herald invest…
Technology
Electric Grids of the Future: How Britain Will Balance Renewable Energy
An in-depth National Herald investigation into electric grids of the future.…
Finance
FTSE 100 Dividend Stocks: The Best Income Investments for UK Investors in 2025
With yields of 4–7% available from blue-chip UK companies, dividend investing has rarely been more compelling.…
Economy
Energy Bills 2025: What Every UK Household Should Know Right Now
The energy price cap has moved again. National Herald explains what the latest change means for your bills, th…
Finance
FTSE 100 Hits New Record High as Mining and Energy Stocks Surge
The index closed above 8,800 for the first time, driven by commodity stocks and positive sentiment from US eco…
Business
FTSE 100 in 2025: The Sectors Driving Britain's Market Recovery
After a turbulent few years, London's flagship index is showing signs of genuine momentum — driven by energy, …
Analysis
The History of London: From Roman Londinium to Global Megacity
Two thousand years of one city: how a Roman river crossing became the capital of an empire, survived plague an…
Economy
Green Growth: The Industries That Could Define Britain's Next Decade
From offshore wind to green hydrogen, the UK has genuine competitive advantages in the clean energy transition…
Business
London Retains Crown as Europe's Top Tech Investment Hub Despite Global Headwinds
New figures show the capital attracted more venture capital in the first quarter than Paris and Berlin combine…
Analysis
Net Zero by 2050: The Real Costs, the Real Benefits, and Who Will Pay
Britain has committed to net zero. But the path there is more complex and more expensive than either its advoc…
Economy
Net Zero Britain: The Economic Case for the Green Transition
Going green is often framed as a cost. The evidence suggests it is an opportunity — but only if Britain moves …
Environment
Nuclear Power: Britain's Best Hope for Baseload Clean Energy
National Herald analysis of nuclear power: britain's best hope for baseload clean energy.…
Business
Rolls-Royce's Remarkable Recovery: How Britain's Industrial Giant Was Saved
From near-collapse during the pandemic to record profits today — the inside story of one of Britain's most dra…
Economy
Road to Net Zero: Britain's Clean Energy Targets Explained
An in-depth National Herald investigation into road to net zero.…
Environment
Solar Panels UK 2026: Real Costs, Savings and Payback Time
Solar costs have fallen 60% in a decade. With the Smart Export Guarantee paying for excess power, the economic…
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…
History
The Suffragette Movement: How British Women Won the Vote
From Emily Davison's fatal dash onto the Epsom Derby racecourse to the Parliament Square hunger strikes, the c…
Economy
The Cost of Living Crisis: How Britain's Households Are Really Doing
Official statistics tell one story. The lived experience of millions of families tells another. We examine the…
Economy
The Cost of Living: Where Are We Now?
Two years after the crisis peak, household finances are recovering — but the gains are deeply uneven.…
Analysis
The Geopolitics of 2025: Five Forces Reshaping the World Order
From the US-China rivalry to the war in Ukraine, the international order is being remade. Britain must navigat…
Economy
The Green Hydrogen Revolution: Britain's Next Industrial Opportunity
An in-depth National Herald investigation into the green hydrogen revolution.…
UK News
18 Practical Ways to Cut Your Cost of Living in the UK in 2026
Bills are still higher than before the crisis. Here are 18 genuinely effective ways to cut your cost of living…
Economy
UK Economy Grows 0.4% in First Quarter as Services Lead Recovery
The quarterly growth figure of 0.4% is the strongest in a year and beats the OBR forecast, but masks a continu…
Environment
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 offsho…
UK News
UK Energy Bills 2026: What You Should Be Paying and How to Cut Costs
The Ofgem energy price cap for 2026 Q2 has been announced. Here's what it means for your bill — and the most e…
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…
Energy
UK Energy Security: How Britain Plans to Power Itself in 2035
An in-depth National Herald investigation into uk energy security.…
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 …
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…
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…
Economy
UK Recession 2026: Is Britain Heading Back Into Contraction?
Two consecutive quarters of negative growth would constitute a technical recession. National Herald examines t…
Education
University Funding Crisis: What Happens When the Numbers Stop Adding Up
English universities are losing money on home undergraduates, dependent on international students, and facing …