Results for "planning"
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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
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
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 misallocated l
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
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
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 looking beyo
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
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
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
Environment
Britain's Rivers Are Dying. Here Is the Evidence and What Needs to Change.
Only 16% of English rivers meet 'good ecological status'. A combination of sewage, agriculture, and abstraction is respo
Politics
Devolution in England: What the New Mayors Are Actually Doing
England now has more directly elected mayors than at any point in its history. We examine what powers they actually hold
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
The Complete Guide to Inheritance Tax in the UK — and How to Legally Reduce Your Bill
Inheritance tax raises more money than ever — but many estates pay more than they need to. National Herald's guide to th
Politics
Planning Reform: The Key to Unlocking Britain's Growth Potential
An in-depth National Herald investigation into planning reform.
Finance
UK Retirement Planning 2026: How Much You Need and How to Get There
How much is enough to retire comfortably in the UK? The answer depends on your lifestyle, location, and how you invest y
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 planning law. N
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
Finance
State Pension Age Increases: When Will You Get Yours and What Changes Are Coming
The state pension age is 66 now, rising to 67 between 2026 and 2028. National Herald explains who is affected, when chan