Search results for "poverty"
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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
Child Poverty in Britain: The Shocking Scale and the Policies That Could Change It
4.3 million children in the UK are living in poverty. National Herald examines the data, the causes, and the p…
Economy
Food Bank Demand Remains Double Pre-Pandemic Levels Despite Easing Inflation
The Trussell Trust reported continued high demand at its network of food banks, with the Iran war energy shock…
Economy
Energy Bills UK 2026: Price Cap Explained and How to Pay Less
The energy price cap sets maximum unit rates for gas and electricity. Here is what it means for your bills.…
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…
Politics
Green Party Targets 200 New Council Seats With Polanski Leading the Charge
The Greens are polling at a record 17 percent under their new leader and believe urban seats once considered s…
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…
History
The Industrial Revolution: How Britain Transformed the World Between 1760 and 1840
From the spinning jenny to the steam engine, Britain's factories and mines reshaped human civilisation — and c…
History
The Slave Trade and Abolition: Britain's Darkest Commerce and Its End
For over 200 years Britain was the world's leading slave trader; understanding the movement that ended it is e…
Finance
The Pension Crisis Nobody Is Talking About
Millions of self-employed and gig economy workers are sleepwalking towards retirement poverty. The system is f…
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 be…