Business & Economy
How Do You Modernise Mango Farming? India’s Growers Urged to Innovate as Climate Change Hits
Published: 21 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online India’s iconic mango industry — long the pride of farmers from Maharashtra to Bihar — is facing an era of unprecedented unpredictability as climate change disrupts traditional patterns of flowering, fruiting and harvest. With erratic weather now the norm, scientists, exporters and growers are urging innovation and modern techniques to stabilise production, protect yields and maintain export quality....
The Two Farms in Senegal That Supply Many of the UK’s Vegetables
Published: 21 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online As winter grips the United Kingdom and domestic vegetable production slows, fresh produce continues to arrive on British supermarket shelves — much of it from two large farms in Senegal’s Saint‑Louis region that have become key suppliers to the UK market. These West African operations are helping fill the seasonal gap in fresh vegetables such as corn on...
UK Sees Record £30.4bn Budget Surplus, Boosting Reeves’ Position
Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK government has recorded an unprecedented UK budget surplus of £30.4bn in January 2026. This figure, confirmed by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), surpasses all previous January totals since records began in 1993 and reflects a dramatic £15.9bn increase compared to January 2025. Analysts say the UK budget surplus exceeds forecasts from the Office for Budget...
US Trade Deficit Hits Fresh High Despite Trump’s Tariffs
Published: 20 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online The United States has posted another staggering trade deficit figure, underscoring the limits of President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy to curb the nation’s imbalances in global commerce. Despite the administration’s aggressive levies on imported goods, new data show that the deficit remains near historic highs — particularly in the goods trade — raising questions about the effectiveness of...
Closing Factory Workers Paid to Help at Food Bank
Published: 20 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online Workers at a factory scheduled to close later this year are being paid to volunteer at a local food bank, in an unusual initiative that has drawn praise from the community. Employees at the Jacobs Douwe Egberts coffee factory in Banbury, Oxfordshire, are using paid time during the plant’s wind‑down to help sort and distribute food for those...
Fury as Jobless-Migrant Households Receive Benefits Worth £10bn – ‘We Need to End This’
Published: 20 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online A report revealing that jobless migrant households in the UK received a combined £10 billion in government benefits has sparked widespread anger and debate. Critics say the figures highlight a growing strain on public finances and have called for urgent reform of welfare policies. According to the data, thousands of migrant households who are unemployed have accessed benefits...
Tesco Announces New Rule for Customer Parking Spaces – ‘We Need These Everywhere!’
Published: 20 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online Tesco has announced a new initiative aimed at improving the shopping experience for its customers: a revised rule for the use of customer parking spaces across its stores in the UK. The announcement has already sparked excitement among shoppers, with many praising the move as a long-overdue improvement. Under the new guidelines, Tesco will prioritize parking spaces for...
Store at Famous Shopping Village to Close After 18 Years Due to Rising Costs
Published: 20 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online A popular store at one of the UK’s most famous shopping villages has announced it will close after 18 years of trading, citing rising costs and overheads as the primary reasons for its decision. The closure marks the end of an era for shoppers who have frequented the store for nearly two decades. The management of the store...
Popular UK Service Station Announces Closures Amid Another’s Liquidation
Published: 20 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online A major UK service station operator has announced the closure of several of its sites, following the liquidation of another prominent chain in the sector. The move has raised concerns over job losses and the future of roadside amenities across the country. Industry sources confirmed that the closures affect multiple locations nationwide, with employees being offered support and...
US and Indonesia Finalise Deal to Cut Tariffs to 19%
Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The United States and Indonesia have finalised a major reciprocal trade agreement that will see Washington lower tariffs on Indonesian goods to 19 percent, deepening economic ties between the two nations and reshaping their long-standing trade relationship. The agreement was formally signed in Washington, D.C., by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, after months...
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