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Analysis
Analysis: Britain's Housing Crisis — Why Supply Alone Won't Fix It
The planning system reforms are necessary but insufficient; the deeper problems are financial, demographic and…
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 wha…
UK News
Best Places to Live in the UK in 2026: The Definitive Rankings
From thriving cities to coastal towns and market towns with fast rail links — National Herald's definitive gui…
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…
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…
UK News
Britain's Housing Crisis: The Full Story Behind the Headlines
The UK has one of the least functional housing markets among advanced economies. Understanding why requires lo…
World
China in 2025: Economic Slowdown and Political Consolidation
The world's second-largest economy is facing structural headwinds that challenge the assumptions underpinning …
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…
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…
Politics
Reform UK Policies 2026: What They Stand For and Can They Win Power
Reform topped some 2025 polls and won 89 council seats. Can they build a credible governing proposition?…
Finance
Stamp Duty UK 2026: Rates, First-Time Buyer Relief and How to Calculate Your Bill
The stamp duty thresholds reverted in April 2025. Here are the current SDLT rates and how to calculate your bi…
History
The Second World War: Britain Alone, the Blitz and Churchill's Finest Hour
Between 1939 and 1945 Britain fought the most existential conflict in its history — standing alone against Naz…
Technology
The Best Broadband Deals in the UK Right Now — and How to Cut Your Bill
Broadband prices vary enormously between providers and are negotiable. National Herald's guide to getting the …
Economy
The Real Reason Britain Has a Housing Shortage — and Why It Won't Be Fixed Quickly
Britain needs 4 million new homes over the next decade. Building them faces obstacles that go far beyond plann…
Technology
UK Broadband Speeds by Area 2026: Is Yours Holding You Back?
Full fibre broadband now reaches 60% of UK homes. But speeds vary wildly by region. National Herald maps where…
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…
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 th…
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 nu…
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…
UK News
Met Office Warns of Hottest UK Summer on Record as El Nino Effects Peak
Long-range modelling suggests the UK faces its second consecutive record-breaking summer, raising urgent quest…
Economy
Why Britain's Housing Crisis Is an Economic Emergency, Not Just a Social One
The failure to build enough homes is costing the UK economy £50 billion per year in lost productivity and misa…
Environment
Why British Summers Are Getting Wetter and Winters Milder — Climate Change Explained
The Met Office confirms British weather is changing measurably. National Herald explains what the data shows a…