Results for "labour market"
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Analysis
The British Working Class: A History of Labour, Struggle and Solidarity
The story of how ordinary British workers organised, fought, and gradually transformed the conditions of their lives — a
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
Minimum Wage UK 2026: New Rates and Your Employment Rights
The National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage increased in April 2026. Here is what you are entitled to.
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
Analysis
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of British Work
AI will transform the labour market — but history suggests the transition will be managed, not catastrophic.
Analysis
Remote Working Rights in the UK 2026: What the Law Now Says
The right to request flexible working became a day-one right in 2024. National Herald explains what UK workers can and c
Education
University Tuition Fees 2025: Should You Go to University and How to Fund It
With fees at £9,250 per year and student debt routinely exceeding £50,000, National Herald examines whether university i
Analysis
Britain's Class System in 2026: Does Your Background Still Determine Your Future?
Decades of social mobility policy have produced limited results. Here is what the data actually shows about class and op
Analysis
Future of Work UK 2026: Which Jobs Are Safe From AI and Which Are at Risk
AI is reshaping the UK labour market faster than expected. Here is which jobs are most at risk and which skills remain m
UK News
Universal Credit 2026: How Much Will You Get and How to Claim
Universal Credit rates increased in April 2026. National Herald explains the new amounts, what elements you can get, how
Opinion
Opinion: Britain Needs a Grown-Up Conversation About Immigration
The debate about immigration in Britain has been captured by extremes. The centre ground — where most evidence and most
Economy
What is the UK Minimum Wage in 2026 and Has It Made a Difference?
The National Living Wage rose to £12.60 per hour in April 2026. National Herald examines the new rates, who benefits, an
UK News
Britain's Hidden Gambling Addiction: The Crisis Behind Closed Doors
An estimated 2.5 million Britons are problem gamblers. National Herald investigates the scale of the crisis and the effe
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 guide to the
UK News
UK Benefits System 2026: A Complete Guide to What You're Entitled To
From Universal Credit to Child Benefit, Carer's Allowance to Personal Independence Payment — National Herald's complete
Analysis
The Future of Work: What British Employees Actually Want in 2025
Three years after the pandemic reshuffled working patterns, a new equilibrium is emerging — and it is not what either em
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
Analysis
Is Working From Home Killing City Centres? The Evidence After Five Years
Five years after the pandemic transformed working patterns, National Herald examines the long-term consequences for UK c
UK News
The NHS Staffing Crisis: Facts, Myths, and What Would Actually Help
Britain's health service employs more people than ever but cannot retain or deploy them effectively.