Economy
Energy Price Cap Rise Keeps Bills in Spotlight
A source-led National Herald UK report on energy price cap rise, setting out the verified facts, the public impact and…
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Education
Council Tax Bills Cross £2,400 Average After Full 5 Percent Rises
Households across England face their highest council tax bills in history as authorities applied the maximum permitted increase for the…
Finance
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 threatening…
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 they…
Economy
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 the energy…
Economy
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 measures introduced…
Health
UK Small Business Confidence Hits 18-Month Low Amid Cost and Demand Pressures
The Federation of Small Businesses quarterly survey shows the worst confidence reading since the immediate post-budget period of 2025
Finance
UK News: Record Number of UK Citizens Living Abroad as Emigration Hits New High
Office for National Statistics data shows a sustained increase in the number of British citizens choosing to settle in other…
Health
Universal Credit: Five Million Households Now Claiming the Benefit
The continued rollout of Universal Credit has seen it become the primary income replacement benefit for working-age households across the…
Finance
Retail Sales Volumes Fall for Third Consecutive Month as Consumer Confidence Drops
ONS data shows shoppers cutting back on non-essential purchases as energy bills and petrol costs consume a larger share of…
