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Published: 24 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. BP has confirmed an agreement to sell a majority stake in Castrol, its lubricants division valued at $10.1bn, to US investment firm Stonepeak. The deal, which will see Stonepeak acquire a 65% stake while BP retains 35% through a joint venture, is scheduled to close by the end of next year. The transaction represents a major step in...

Published: 24 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Ben Stokes has called on both the media and public to show empathy towards England players during a turbulent Ashes campaign in Australia. Sitting 3-0 down ahead of the Boxing Day Test, England have faced intense scrutiny, not only for their on-field performances but also for alleged off-field behaviour during a mid-tour break in Noosa. Reports suggest the...

Published: 24 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The England and Wales Cricket Board faces a daunting challenge as it prepares to review another disastrous Ashes tour. Historically, England has struggled to claim victory in Australia, apart from the notable triumph under Andrew Strauss in 2010-11, and recent series have left the governing body with few tools to enact meaningful change. The board’s forthcoming discussions will...

Published: 24 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK government announced a major change to inheritance tax rules affecting family farms just days before Christmas, a decision sparking fresh controversy and deep political debate. Ministers revealed that the threshold at which farmers must pay inheritance tax on agricultural land will be raised from £1 million to £2.5 million, allowing spouses or civil partners to transfer up to...

Published: 24 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A quiet village in central Portugal was shaken yesterday by the heartbreaking death of a British boy aged just thirteen in a violent domestic incident that unfolded before local emergency services arrived. Portuguese authorities responded to what was initially described as a domestic violence alert at a home in Casais, within the municipality of Tomar, roughly ninety miles...

Published: 24 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. People living with motor neurone disease in England are dying while waiting for essential home adaptations, according to campaigners who warn the system is failing those with rapidly progressing conditions. New findings reveal that many patients spend the final months of their lives trapped in unsafe homes, unable to access timely support designed to preserve dignity, safety, and...

Published: 24 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. TikTok has long been associated with viral dances, fleeting trends, and songs revived overnight, yet its evolution into a powerful shopping platform is now reshaping the UK retail landscape. What began as an entertainment-driven social media app has steadily transformed into a serious commercial space, where discovery, influence, and instant purchasing converge. With more than 200,000 UK small...

Published: 24 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Alex Sarama’s rise to becoming the head coach of the WNBA’s Portland Fire is nothing short of extraordinary. Born and raised in England, the 30-year-old faced skepticism from the start, as many doubted a British coach could thrive in a league dominated by American basketball culture. “There was a lot of skepticism,” Sarama told the Guardian. “A lot...

Published: 24 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Australia’s Ashes triumph this summer has been shaped by a combination of tactical ingenuity, raw talent, and a willingness to take calculated risks, with fast bowler Scott Boland offering insight into one key strategy that has unsettled England throughout the series. Known for his pace and accuracy, Boland revealed that having wicketkeeper Alex Carey stand up at the...

Published: 24 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In a thrilling contest between Arsenal and Crystal Palace, Kepa Arrizabalaga emerged as the unlikely hero, sending the Gunners through at the expense of Maxence Lacroix and Palace. The competition may not be Mikel Arteta or Oliver Glasner’s priority this season, yet both sides produced a spectacle brimming with intensity and drama. Arsenal dominated early proceedings, but Palace’s...