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Published: 31 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Parts of the United States federal government entered a partial shutdown on Saturday after funding expired for several departments, following a bitter congressional standoff centred on homeland security spending and immigration enforcement. The lapse marks another moment of political paralysis in Washington, highlighting deep divisions between Democrats and Republicans over border policy, federal accountability, and public trust in...

Published: 31 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Labour has accused the Reform UK candidate in the Gorton and Denton byelection of embodying what it calls toxic politics. The attack follows an online endorsement from the far-right activist Tommy Robinson, a figure long associated with anti-Islam campaigning and extremist rhetoric in Britain. The intervention has intensified political tensions ahead of the 26 February vote in Greater...

Published: 31 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Newly released United States court files have raised fresh questions about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein after his prison release. The documents suggest that Andrew attended an intimate dinner involving Epstein months after the financier completed a jail sentence for child sexual abuse offences. The revelations add further scrutiny to a relationship that has already drawn sustained...

Published: 31 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A growing share of England’s online food economy is operating out of sight, according to new academic research examining delivery platforms. A university-led study has found that one in seven food businesses listed on major delivery apps now operate as so-called dark kitchens. The findings highlight the rapid expansion of a hidden sector that many consumers use without...

Published: 31 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The University of Cambridge is facing renewed scrutiny after senior academics accused it of obscuring details about investments linked to arms manufacturers. The dispute centres on the university’s multibillion-pound endowment fund and concerns that insufficient transparency prevents meaningful ethical oversight. Critics argue that the institution’s financial structures make it difficult to assess whether university money supports companies involved...

Published: 31 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online UK new car buyers are finding unprecedented opportunities to secure significant savings, as manufacturers and dealers cut prices sharply across petrol, diesel, and electric models. Fresh industry data indicates that average discounts have climbed above ten percent, creating conditions many experts describe as the most favourable for buyers since before the coronavirus pandemic disrupted supply chains. According to...

Published: 31 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The United Kingdom and the European Union are cautiously moving towards renewed discussions on defence cooperation, signalling a possible shift in post-Brexit relations shaped by growing global instability. Senior figures on both sides have indicated that security collaboration could return to the agenda, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasised his desire to deepen ties with Brussels beyond existing...

Published: 30 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Carlos Alcaraz showcased remarkable resilience in a thrilling Australian Open clash, surviving cramp to defeat Alexander Zverev in a five-set marathon that will be remembered for years. The focus keyword Alcaraz victory defined the opening stages of this epic match, as the Spaniard battled through exhaustion and physical strain to claim a dramatic 6-4, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3),...

Published: 30 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Green party has officially confirmed Hannah Spencer as their candidate for the Gorton and Denton byelection, signaling an ambitious effort to expand their political footprint in northern England. The Greens’ selection of Spencer, a former mayoral candidate and Trafford councillor, underscores the party’s strategy to challenge the established dominance of Labour and counter the emerging Reform UK...

Published: 30 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. An independent review has revealed that older women are increasingly disappearing from BBC presenting roles while older men gain visibility. The report highlighted that female presenters over fifty face significant career obstacles, whereas their male counterparts are seen as gaining authority and credibility. The focus on older women in broadcasting underlines a persistent gender disparity across the corporation,...