Business & Economy

Published: March 13, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Rising fuel prices are hitting motorists across the UK, with drivers describing the impact of surging pump costs on household budgets, commuting choices and everyday travel decisions. The increase in retail petrol and diesel prices has been driven by global oil market volatility, partly linked to international conflict and supply pressures that have tightened margins for suppliers and consumers...

Published: March 12, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has indicated that the planned increase in fuel duty later this year will be kept under review in light of the ongoing Middle East conflict involving Iran, as volatile global oil markets continue to push up prices and fuel costs at the pump. At Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons, Starmer was...

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The return of the John Lewis bonus has lifted spirits across the retailer’s workforce after several difficult years. Employees at the well-known British retail partnership will receive a small but symbolic reward this year. The John Lewis bonus marks the first annual staff payout since the economic shock of the pandemic disrupted the company’s finances. The staff-owned retail...

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The United States has announced a major investigation into several of its key trading partners, including the European Union, China, and India, citing concerns over trade practices and market access that may disadvantage American businesses. Officials from the US Trade Representative’s office said the probe will examine tariffs, subsidies, and other trade measures that could constitute unfair practices...

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A farmer has voiced frustration over persistent fly-tipping on rural land, despite local authorities claiming a crackdown on illegal waste dumping has been underway. The farmer described repeated incidents of rubbish being dumped on fields and farm tracks, highlighting the ongoing challenge of protecting agricultural land from environmental damage. “Even with fines and patrols, people continue to leave...

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The Labour Party has announced plans to stage a major nuclear power investment summit just days after the Holyrood election, signalling a renewed focus on energy strategy and long-term infrastructure projects. Party officials said the summit will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and financial experts to discuss opportunities for expanding nuclear energy in the UK, addressing both climate...

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The return of the John Lewis bonus has lifted spirits across the retailer’s workforce after several difficult years. Employees at the well-known British retail partnership will receive a small but symbolic reward this year. The John Lewis bonus marks the first annual staff payout since the economic shock of the pandemic disrupted the company’s finances. The staff-owned retail...

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Britain’s traditional fish and chip shops are facing an uncertain future unless consumers become willing to eat cheaper types of fish, industry figures have warned. Rising costs, changing supply chains and environmental pressures are forcing many independent “chippies” to rethink the long-standing reliance on premium fish such as cod and haddock. Fish and chip shops have long been...

Published: 11 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Jersey authorities may be investigating whether Roman Abramovich’s Chelsea sale cash constitutes proceeds of crime. Documents filed at Companies House on Wednesday suggest the probe could complicate disputes with the UK government over how the money is ultimately used. Accounts for Fordstam Ltd, the company through which the billionaire Russian oligarch owned Chelsea, reveal that proceeds from the...

Published: March 11, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A long‑standing British courier business has gone into liquidation after 14 years of operation, causing local disruption to some parcel deliveries and sparking confusion that led customers to speculate about wider problems within the UK postal and courier sector. Pedal and Post, an Oxford‑based sustainable delivery firm known for its cargo bike‑based service, formally entered liquidation earlier this year...