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Published: 03 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Reserve Bank’s cash rate decision has sent mortgage holders across Australia into immediate concern, as borrowing costs are set to rise sharply. The RBA increased the cash rate to 3.85%, up from 3.6%, marking the first rate hike in more than two years and signalling potential further increases if inflation remains elevated. This rate adjustment reflects the...

Published: 03 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The focus on Trump-Petro meeting has dominated diplomatic discussions across Washington and Bogotá, capturing global attention. This high-stakes encounter between Donald Trump and Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro marks a rare opportunity for dialogue after months of intense verbal sparring and accusations surrounding regional security, drug trafficking, and geopolitical influence. Analysts warn that the outcome of this Trump-Petro meeting...

Published: 03 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The European Union has shown an open mind on UK customs union discussions, signalling potential for closer trade ties. In comments to the BBC, EU economy commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis confirmed the bloc was ready to engage constructively with the UK, highlighting the possibility of a customs union as part of broader economic discussions. The focus on a customs...

Published: 03 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Peter Mandelson is facing growing scrutiny over allegations of a leak to Jeffrey Epstein, raising serious concerns about misconduct. New disclosures suggest Mandelson sent confidential government documents to Epstein during the global financial crisis, potentially compromising sensitive economic policies while he served as business secretary under Gordon Brown. The focus keyword “Mandelson leak” appears repeatedly as officials demand...

Published: 03 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Environmentalists have strongly criticised the UK’s Pfas action plan, calling it “crushingly disappointing” for failing to address the urgent threats posed by these persistent chemicals. Pfas, short for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, are already widely found in humans, wildlife, and ecosystems, prompting experts to warn that inadequate regulation risks decades of preventable harm. Campaigners argue the plan lacks...

Published: 03 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Severe aid cuts could trigger over 22 million avoidable deaths globally by 2030, according to a comprehensive new study. This includes 5.4 million children under the age of five, highlighting the profound risks of reduced funding to the developing world. Researchers emphasised that decades of progress against infectious diseases and child mortality could be reversed if donor nations...

Published: 03 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The latest Riverford sales figures show strong growth as the UK organic food sector records its biggest expansion in twenty years. Riverford sales increased by six percent over the past financial year, reflecting changing consumer habits and rising trust in organic suppliers. The employee-owned delivery company reported higher customer demand, larger basket sizes, and steady repeat orders across...

Published: 03 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Sarah Trust will close after fresh disclosures revived scrutiny around Sarah Ferguson’s past links with Jeffrey Epstein. The decision followed renewed public attention after newly released US justice files detailed historic communications and associations. The development has drawn strong reaction across the UK charity sector and public life. Trustees confirmed the move after internal discussions lasting several months....

Published: 03 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Harvey Willgoose school stabbing case has returned to public attention one year after the tragic killing shocked Sheffield and the wider country. Fresh scrutiny has emerged after an independent review found that multiple warning signs were not properly acted upon before the fatal incident. The findings have intensified calls for stronger safeguarding systems, better record sharing, and...

Published: 03 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A sharp pneumonia surge across England is driving emergency hospital admissions to record modern levels this year. Verified national health data and charity analysis show that cases needing urgent treatment have climbed steeply over two years. The pneumonia surge is now placing added strain on accident and emergency departments already facing winter pressures. Medical charities, clinicians, and respiratory...