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SEND Plan Gains Cautious Support Amid England Schools’ Workload Concerns

Published: 25 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Education leaders and MPs in England have cautiously welcomed the government’s new SEND plan, while expressing serious concerns about the potential workload and implementation challenges for schools. The proposals, announced by Bridget Phillipson, aim to ensure that every child with special educational needs receives tailored support, but officials and teachers warn the plans could place significant pressure on...

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Ministers Urged to Ban Crypto Political Donations

Published: 25 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Political donations in cryptocurrency should face an urgent temporary ban to prevent foreign interference. The focus on crypto in political finance has intensified following global security concerns and the increasing use of digital currencies in campaigns. Matt Western, chair of the national security committee, stressed that a moratorium is necessary until robust safeguards are in place to verify...

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Reform UK targets workers’ rights repeal

Published: 25 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Reform UK has ignited fierce political debate after unveiling plans for a sweeping Reform UK repeal of key Labour-era protections. In a speech that set the tone for the party’s economic strategy, senior figures confirmed they would scrap flagship laws covering workers’ rights and tenant safeguards. The proposed Reform UK repeal has already drawn anger from trade unions,...

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UK Youth Unemployment Surges Amid Tax Changes

Published: 25 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. UK youth unemployment has climbed sharply, raising serious concerns across Westminster and the City. Fresh warnings from the Bank of England suggest recent tax and wage reforms are worsening the situation. The Bank’s chief economist, Huw Pill, told MPs that the combined rise in employers’ national insurance and minimum wages has hit young workers hardest. His remarks have...

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Trump’s Resorts as Political Power Hubs Raise Ethical Questions

Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Donald Trump’s luxury resorts have increasingly become a powerful tool for political influence, profit, and access. Since his inauguration last year, officials from countries including Israel and Argentina, as well as state politicians from Iowa, have visited Trump resorts 145 times, according to Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (Crew), a leading watchdog organisation. These visits highlight...

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Missing North Carolina Woman Found Alive After 24 Years

Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. After more than two decades of uncertainty, a North Carolina family has finally received long-awaited news. A missing woman, Michelle Hundley Smith, who vanished unexpectedly from her home in Eden, North Carolina, on 9 December 2001, has been located alive and in good health. Her daughter, Amanda Smith, described feeling a mix of emotions, saying she was simultaneously...

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‘The optics are terrible’: Nigerian wedding shines amid ongoing violence

Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Nigeria has witnessed a stark contrast between celebration and crisis, as a lavish Nigeria wedding unfolded amid widespread violence across the country. The ceremony, marking the unions of five sons and five daughters of junior defence minister Bello Matawalle, spanned six days in Abuja and drew extraordinary attention for its opulence and scale. Social media users described the...

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Australian Women in Syrian Camp Offer Separation Deal

Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Australian women in a Syrian camp have offered a painful compromise. The Syrian camp holding them in north-east Syria has become central to a growing humanitarian dispute. The women say their children should return to Australia, even without them. Their plea follows years of detention after the collapse of Islamic State territory. The emotional appeal has reignited debate...

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Australian children in Syria deserve safe return

Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The fate of Australian children in Syria has ignited fierce debate across Canberra this month. As political tensions rise, 23 Australian children remain stranded in Roj camp in north-east Syria. Their uncertain future has drawn concern from legal experts, humanitarian groups and community leaders nationwide. While their parents’ decisions are contested, the children themselves carry no responsibility for...

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Albanese on One Nation and Pocock Attack

Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has launched a sharp critique in the escalating debate surrounding Albanese One Nation tensions, arguing the party does not stand for working Australians. In a wide-ranging interview that quickly drew national attention, he suggested the minor right-wing party was closer to billionaire interests than to the factory floor. His remarks also targeted independent senator...

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