Results for "growth"
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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 driver of t
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 continued contrac
Economy
UK House Prices Rise for Fifth Consecutive Month as Mortgage Rates Fall
The average UK property now costs £294,000, with regional variations masking a more complex picture beneath the headline
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 how it happe
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 and fire, an
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 growth abov
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 means mil
Business
US Tariffs on UK Goods 2026: What British Businesses Need to Know
The US has imposed new tariffs on UK exports. National Herald explains which sectors are most affected, what government
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 it means f
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 remains a
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 outlook, and
Economy
The UK Jobs Market in 2025: Which Sectors Are Hiring and Which Are Cutting
Employment data tells a complex story — record vacancies in some sectors, redundancies in others. National Herald maps t
World
China's Economy: Slowdown, Stimulus, and the Limits of State Direction
The world's second largest economy is navigating a transition that its model was not designed to manage.
Finance
UK Pension Changes 2025: What Every Worker Needs to Know Now
Changes to auto-enrolment, the state pension, and pension tax relief are coming. National Herald explains what they mean
Business
The Great British Manufacturing Revival: Which Industries Are Leading It
Against the narrative of deindustrialisation, several British manufacturing sectors are growing strongly. National Heral
Business
Britain's Startup Ecosystem: How London Competes Globally
London remains Europe's leading startup hub — but competition from Amsterdam, Berlin and emerging Asian cities is intens
Business
UK Small Business Grants 2026: Free Funding Available Right Now
Unlike loans, grants do not need to be repaid. Here are the main grants available to UK small businesses in 2026.
Technology
The Smartphone Decade Is Over. What Comes Next?
For the first time since 2007, global smartphone sales are declining. The tech industry is searching for its next growth
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.
Politics
UK Immigration Policy 2026: What Has Actually Changed and What Hasn't
Net migration remains high despite promises to reduce it. National Herald examines the immigration policy changes of the
Finance
UK Property Market 2025: Buy, Sell or Hold?
After two years of price correction, the UK housing market is showing signs of stabilisation — but regional divergence i
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, defence an
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 prices.
Politics
Keir Starmer's First Year: A Full Assessment of Labour in Power
We examine every major policy pledge against delivery — and the verdict is more complicated than either side admits.
Economy
Britain's Small Businesses Are Struggling. Here's the Evidence.
Record numbers of UK small businesses are in financial difficulty. National Herald investigates the causes and what, if
Economy
How the UK Economy Compares to Europe in 2026: The Honest Picture
Is the UK performing better or worse than its European neighbours in 2026? National Herald cuts through the political cl
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 disappointmen
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 investigates why
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 over the ne
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.
Finance
State Pension 2026: New Rates, Changes, and Who Qualifies
The new state pension rate for 2026-27 has been confirmed. National Herald explains the triple lock, who qualifies, how
Business
Why British Fashion Is Having Its Best Decade in 30 Years
From Burberry to independent designers, British fashion is punching above its weight on the world stage. National Herald
Politics
Planning Reform: The Key to Unlocking Britain's Growth Potential
An in-depth National Herald investigation into planning reform.
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. Here is o
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 combined, defying
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.
Analysis
The AI Revolution and Britain's Place in It
Artificial intelligence will reshape every sector of the economy. Is the UK positioned to lead, follow, or be left behin
Technology
Is the UK Tech Sector in Trouble? Inside the London Tech Slowdown
After years of explosive growth, London's tech sector is experiencing a reset. National Herald examines what's changed a
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 true stat
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 asset clas
Finance
The FTSE 250: Britain's Hidden Gems for Long-Term Investors
While the FTSE 100 gets all the attention, the FTSE 250 has consistently outperformed over long periods — and now looks
Business
The Great British Startup: Why Founders Are Choosing to Stay
For the first time in a generation, more UK technology founders are building their companies at home than relocating to
Economy
UK Recession 2026: Is Britain Heading Back Into Contraction?
Two consecutive quarters of negative growth would constitute a technical recession. National Herald examines the economi
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 recovery or
Business
Trade Finance and British SMEs: Unlocking Export Growth
An in-depth National Herald investigation into trade finance and british smes.