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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
Bellway Shares Slump 18% as Iran War Tears Up Housing Market Outlook
The housebuilder's profit warning cited the collapse in mortgage market confidence as oil-driven inflation rev…
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…
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…
Science
Britain's Space Industry: The Quiet Revolution Happening Above Our Heads
From satellite manufacturing in Guildford to launch facilities in Scotland, the UK is building a serious space…
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…
Environment
England's Ancient Woodlands Under Threat From Development Pressure, RSPB Warns
Conservation organisations say the cumulative impact of infrastructure projects, housing development and invas…
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…
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.…
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…
Politics
Scottish Independence: A Complete History of the Movement from 1707 to Today
From the Act of Union in 1707 to the 2014 referendum and beyond — the full story of Scotland's long struggle w…
Politics
Scotland's Independence Movement in 2025: Where Does It Stand?
After years of political turbulence, the case for Scottish independence is being remade — but the arithmetic r…
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…
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…
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…