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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
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…
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…
Analysis
Analysis: Britain's Housing Crisis — Why Supply Alone Won't Fix It
The planning system reforms are necessary but insufficient; the deeper problems are financial, demographic and…
Finance
Bank of England Set to Cut Rates to 4% in June as Inflation Hits Target
Markets price an 85% chance of a June cut after inflation data undershot forecasts, raising hopes of mortgage …
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…
UK News
Best Used Cars in the UK Under £10,000 in 2026
The best second-hand cars available in the UK for under £10,000 in 2026 — reliable, economical, and worth the …
Economy
How to Save Money on Your Supermarket Shop in 2025 — Expert Tips
Food prices remain significantly higher than before 2021. National Herald's practical guide to reducing your g…
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 gui…
Economy
Cost of Living April 2026: Energy Bills Fall but Rents Hit New Record High
The latest data shows a clear divergence: homeowners are feeling the cost of living pressure ease while renter…
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…
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 …
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…
Finance
Energy Bills Set for Further Rise as Gas Prices Remain Elevated Post-Ceasefire
Ofgem's price cap is expected to remain well above pre-war levels even if the Iran ceasefire holds, prolonging…
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…
Technology
Electric Cars in the UK 2025: The Best Models, Charging Costs and Is It Worth Switching?
With ZEV mandates and falling prices, 2025 may be the year to go electric. National Herald's comprehensive gui…
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…
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…
Technology
The Best Broadband Deals in the UK Right Now — and How to Cut Your Bill
Broadband prices vary enormously between providers and are negotiable. National Herald's guide to getting the …
Finance
The Bank of England's Most Difficult Decision in a Decade
With inflation falling but growth stalling, the Monetary Policy Committee faces a dilemma with no good answer.…
Economy
The Cost of Living: Where Are We Now?
Two years after the crisis peak, household finances are recovering — but the gains are deeply uneven.…
Economy
The Inflation Legacy: How Rising Prices Have Permanently Changed British Behaviour
An in-depth National Herald investigation into the inflation legacy.…
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 e…
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…
UK News
UK Energy Bills 2026: What You Should Be Paying and How to Cut Costs
The Ofgem energy price cap for 2026 Q2 has been announced. Here's what it means for your bill — and the most e…
Economy
UK House Prices Rise for Fifth Consecutive Month as Mortgage Rates Fall
The average UK property now costs £294,000, with regional variations masking a more complex picture beneath th…
Economy
UK Inflation Falls to 2.1% in March — Closest to Target in Four Years
Falling energy prices and easing food inflation drove CPI to its lowest level since 2022, increasing pressure …
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…
Economy
UK House Prices 2026: Will They Rise, Fall or Stay Flat?
With mortgage rates falling, UK house prices are recovering. Here is the latest data and what experts expect o…
Economy
UK Housing Market 2026: Are House Prices Finally Starting to Fall?
UK house prices have stagnated for two years. With mortgage rates still elevated and supply rising, National H…
Economy
UK Inflation 2026: What Is Driving Prices and When Will It Normalise
Headline inflation is near target but services inflation remains sticky. Here is what is happening to UK price…
Finance
UK Interest Rate Forecast 2026: When Will the Bank of England Cut Again?
Markets expect two more Bank of England cuts in 2026. National Herald analyses the inflation data, economic ou…
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 g…
Finance
UK Property Market 2025: Buy, Sell or Hold?
After two years of price correction, the UK housing market is showing signs of stabilisation — but regional di…