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Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Calls to prohibit Brazilian Butt Lifts have intensified after MPs warned of a dangerous cosmetic free-for-all. A cross-party group has urged the Government to outlaw high-risk liquid Brazilian Butt Lifts without delay. The recommendation follows a nine-month parliamentary inquiry examining serious failures within Britain’s cosmetic sector. Evidence gathered from medical experts, victims, and regulators paints a troubling picture...

Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The debate over net migration has returned to the centre of British politics following fresh academic findings. A new study suggests that efforts to train more domestic workers may not significantly reduce net migration levels. The research, produced by the University of Oxford’s Migration Observatory, questions whether stricter rules on employers will deliver the intended outcome. It finds...

Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Fresh scrutiny has emerged over Epstein UK flights as British police confirm they are assessing claims that private jets linked to the convicted sex offender transported women through airports across the country. The development marks the first time officers have openly acknowledged reviewing allegations that Epstein UK flights may have used British airspace and facilities for trafficking purposes....

Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A major overseas contract has delivered a fresh sense of momentum for British Steel, as the Scunthorpe-based manufacturer confirmed a substantial order linked to the Ankara–Izmir high-speed line. The agreement, described as an eight-figure deal, will see 36,000 tonnes of rail produced in North Lincolnshire and shipped to Turkey over the coming months. For a business that has...

Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Mexico has formally protested a controversial UK asylum decision involving Karime Macías, the former first lady of Veracruz, intensifying diplomatic tensions between Mexico and the United Kingdom. The dispute centres on the UK asylum decision granted to Macías, who is accused by Mexican authorities of embezzling millions in public funds. President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that her administration will...

Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The long-anticipated Norfolk devolution deal has dramatically unravelled after a bitter dispute over postponed local elections. The collapse follows a sharp reversal by the UK government, which abandoned earlier plans to delay elections in areas undergoing restructuring. At the centre of the row stands Kay Mason Billig, leader of Norfolk County Council, who announced that her authority would...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Boohoo owner’s £35m Debenhams fundraising plan has sparked fresh debate over potential tensions with Mike Ashley. Debenhams fundraising is highlighted as a crucial part of the company’s financial restructuring and turnaround strategy, aiming to reduce debts and strengthen brands such as Oasis, Warehouse, Pretty Little Thing, and Karen Millen. Analysts note that while all brands are now...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Gaza medics have emerged at the centre of concern after UK and US doctors reported being barred from entering Gaza, raising alarms over restrictions on humanitarian access. Medical professionals and aid workers say their entry was denied after speaking publicly about conditions, highlighting growing fears over politicisation of medical access in the region. Doctors serving with international organisations...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The future of the UK border project has been thrown into uncertainty after ministers halted a £110 million digital border scheme designed to ease post-Brexit trade friction. The ambitious UK border project was originally presented as a central pillar of Britain’s independent trade policy following departure from the European Union. Yet after years of delays, mounting costs and...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK unemployment rate has climbed to 5.2%, marking its highest level in nearly five years and signalling fresh pressure across Britain’s labour market. The latest figures confirm that the UK unemployment rate has risen steadily since 2022, while wage growth continues to cool. Economists now believe the changing UK unemployment rate may influence the next interest rate...