Results for "infrastructure"
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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 economic data
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
Technology
Electric Vehicle Sales Hit Record 42% of New Car Market in March 2026
March's record EV share reflects both the ZEV mandate and a significant reduction in average EV prices, with entry-level
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 questions about
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
UK News
Water Infrastructure: Britain's Hidden Investment Crisis
An in-depth National Herald investigation into water infrastructure.
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
Business
Britain's Defence Industry Renaissance: £10bn in New Orders and Growing
From drone technology to naval vessels, UK defence manufacturing is experiencing its strongest period in thirty years.
Technology
Best Broadband Deals UK 2026: Full Fibre, Speeds and Switching Guide
Full fibre broadband is expanding rapidly. Here is how to find the best deal at your address and why switching is simple
Economy
Britain's Infrastructure Deficit: The Roads, Rails and Networks Holding Us Back
An in-depth National Herald investigation into britain's infrastructure deficit.
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 obstacles, an
UK News
UK Driving Licence and DVLA Changes 2026: What Every Driver Must Know
From digital driving licences to medical declaration rules, 2026 brings changes every UK driver needs to know about.
UK News
Everything You Need to Know About the UK Driving Licence Changes in 2025
New rules covering electric vehicles, medical declarations, and provisional licences come into effect this year. Nationa
Economy
Britain's Productivity Problem: Why We've Failed and How to Fix It
UK productivity has grown more slowly than almost every comparable economy for 15 years. The diagnosis is clear — the cu
UK News
How Britain's Food Banks Became Permanent Infrastructure
National Herald analysis of how britain's food banks became permanent infrastructure.
UK News
Britain's Water Companies: How Did It Come to This?
Record sewage spills, collapsing infrastructure, and enormous executive pay. The case for reform of England's water sect
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
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.
Technology
Cybersecurity: The Threat Britain Is Not Ready For
Nation-state cyber attacks on UK infrastructure have increased fourfold in three years. The country's defences are inade
Technology
Cybersecurity in 2025: The Threats Every Business Must Understand
Ransomware, state-sponsored attacks and AI-enhanced phishing are creating an unprecedented threat landscape for organisa
Economy
Britain's Road Network: Underfunded, Congested, and Holding Back the Economy
National Herald analysis and reporting on britain's road network: underfunded, congested, and holding back the economy.
Economy
Levelling Up: Three Years On, Has Anything Changed?
The government's flagship regional development programme promised to transform left-behind communities. The evidence is
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.
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
Economy
The True Cost of Rail Travel in Britain vs Europe — and Why We Pay More
A London to Manchester standard class ticket can cost three times the equivalent journey in France or Germany. National
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 fast enoug
Analysis
The Future of British Universities: Rankings, Revenue and Reform
UK higher education punches above its weight globally — but financial pressures, demographic changes and questions about
UK News
UK Driving Licence Rules 2026: What Every Driver Needs to Know
New rules for UK driving licences took effect in 2026. From renewal requirements to EV driving rules and medical standar
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 coverage
Business
The Electric Vehicle Revolution: What It Means for British Industry
The transition to electric vehicles is reshaping supply chains, creating new winners and threatening established manufac
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
Economy
The Future of Rail: HS2, Net Zero, and the Transport Revolution Britain Needs
National Herald analysis and reporting on the future of rail: hs2, net zero, and the transport revolution britain needs.
Business
Why London's Fintech Crown Is Under Threat for the First Time
Amsterdam, Dublin and Singapore are closing the gap on the UK capital's dominance in financial technology.