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UK Inflation Heading Toward 5% as Brent Crude Tops $100 a Barrel
Energy and fuel costs are driving the renewed inflation surge, threatening to undo two years of painstaking disinflation progress
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Tag: cost of living
Latest reporting, analysis and explainers from National Herald UK.
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…
Economy
Passport Fees Cross £100 for First Time as Home Office Raises Adult Rate to £102.50
The increase from 8 April 2026 pushed the adult online renewal fee above the triple-figure threshold for the first time…
Finance
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 on the Bank…
Finance
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 renters face their…
Finance
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…
Finance
What the 2025 Autumn Budget Means for Working Families Across Britain
We break down every major measure in the Budget and its real-world impact on households earning under £50,000 a year.
Education
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…
Health
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 whether any of…
Education
The UK’s Food Bank Explosion: How 3,000 Emergency Food Services Changed Britain
Britain now has more food banks than McDonald's restaurants. National Herald traces the rise of emergency food provision and what…
