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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 economic data
Politics
Nigel Farage: 'Reform Will Be the Official Opposition by 2027'
The Reform UK leader tells National Herald he expects Conservative MPs to defect to his party within months and sets out
World
UK Commits Additional £3bn to Ukraine in Largest Single Military Package
The package includes long-range missiles, air defence systems, and a 10-year bilateral security agreement signed in Kyiv
Politics
UK to Hit NATO's 2.5% Defence Spending Target by 2027, Government Confirms
The acceleration comes as NATO allies face growing pressure to reduce dependence on US security guarantees amid an uncer
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 means mil
Politics
Britain's Defence Spending: Meeting the 2.5% NATO Target
An in-depth National Herald investigation into britain's defence spending.
UK News
What the 2026 Spring Budget Means for Every UK Household
The 2026 Spring Budget is here. We break down every change to taxes, benefits, and public spending — and what it means f
Business
British Banking in 2025: Digital Challengers vs Established Giants
Monzo, Starling and Revolut have transformed what consumers expect from financial services — forcing the high street ban
Business
Britain's Hospitality Industry Crisis: Why Restaurants and Pubs Are Closing at Record Rates
Record numbers of British restaurants and pubs are closing. National Herald investigates the costs, the causes, and whet
Analysis
Has Austerity Actually Ended? A Forensic Look at UK Public Spending
The government says austerity is over. The numbers tell a more complicated story. National Herald's forensic examination
Finance
UK Pension Changes 2025: What Every Worker Needs to Know Now
Changes to auto-enrolment, the state pension, and pension tax relief are coming. National Herald explains what they mean
Politics
Nigel Farage and Reform UK: Can the Party Win a General Election?
Reform UK has defied predictions before. National Herald examines whether 2029 could be its moment — and what that would
Business
FTSE 100 in 2025: The Sectors Driving Britain's Market Recovery
After a turbulent few years, London's flagship index is showing signs of genuine momentum — driven by energy, defence an
Politics
Reform UK Policies 2026: What They Stand For and Can They Win Power
Reform topped some 2025 polls and won 89 council seats. Can they build a credible governing proposition?
Economy
The Real Cost of Living in London in 2026: A Complete Guide
What does it actually cost to live in London in 2026? Rent, food, transport, and lifestyle — National Herald breaks down
Analysis
Net Zero by 2050: The Real Costs, the Real Benefits, and Who Will Pay
Britain has committed to net zero. But the path there is more complex and more expensive than either its advocates or op
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
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, the support
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.
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 remains cha
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 navigate these ch
Politics
The Defence Budget: Britain Is Not Spending What Security Demands
National Herald analysis and reporting on the defence budget: britain is not spending what security demands.
Health
The Mental Health Crisis: Britain's Hidden Emergency
Rates of anxiety, depression, and serious mental illness are rising across all age groups. The services to address them