Law

Published: 11 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Jersey authorities may be investigating whether Roman Abramovich’s Chelsea sale cash constitutes proceeds of crime. Documents filed at Companies House on Wednesday suggest the probe could complicate disputes with the UK government over how the money is ultimately used. Accounts for Fordstam Ltd, the company through which the billionaire Russian oligarch owned Chelsea, reveal that proceeds from the...

Published: 11 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online – UK News The mother of a teenage driver who mowed down and killed a pensioner in a devastating hit‑and‑run dragged her crying son back to the crash scene after he fled in panic, a court has heard. The shocking incident, which has reignited debate about youth driving, parental responsibility and sentencing guidelines, unfolded in a quiet residential...

Published: 11 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online – UK News The integrity of expert testimony in one of the most scrutinised criminal cases in recent British history has come under renewed pressure after it emerged that a key prosecution witness in the Lucy Letby trial did not disclose that he was under formal investigation by his own hospital at the time he gave evidence. Both...

Published: March 11, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online King Charles III has revoked several British honours this year, cancelling the appointment of nine individuals who previously held titles such as MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) or OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) after conduct deemed incompatible with the standards expected of recipients. The decisions, made on the advice of the Honours...

Published: March 11, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A Scottish mother who lost the sight in one eye after developing brain tumours she believes were caused by a contraceptive injection is preparing to meet a senior Scottish politician as part of a campaign seeking compensation and greater accountability. Tammy Croston, 47, from Fife, says her life has been permanently changed after doctors discovered multiple benign brain...

Published: March 10, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online A burglar who was caught inside a family home in Whitley Bay in broad daylight gave a bizarre explanation when confronted by the homeowner, according to reports presented in court. The incident occurred when a mother unexpectedly returned to her house during the daytime and discovered a man inside her bedroom. The suspect had reportedly entered the property without permission...

Published: 10 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — UK News Police Scotland have arrested a man in connection with the fatal shooting of Jordan Gray, who was found dead in his Motherwell home last December. The 26‑year‑old suffered fatal firearm wounds inside his flat at Shields Court shortly after 10.30pm on 14 December 2025. His death shocked the local community and prompted a major investigation....

Published: 10 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — UK News A Scots man has been snared in a dirty money scheme after forensic investigators discovered his DNA on thousands of pounds worth of banknotes. The case, heard at Glasgow Sheriff Court, highlights the growing use of advanced forensic techniques in tackling organised crime and money laundering across Scotland. Police Scotland confirmed that £5,000 in cash...

Published: 10 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Labour lawyers were reportedly blocked from briefing MPs about changes to jury trials, raising concern. The claim was made by Karl Turner, a backbench MP leading resistance against a government bill removing jury rights in thousands of cases. Around 65 Labour MPs were reportedly considering voting against the courts and tribunals bill before Monday’s second reading, highlighting deep...

Published: 10 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — World News New York City has been shaken by a foiled terror attack outside the mayor’s official residence, Gracie Mansion, after two young men allegedly attempted to detonate homemade bombs during a protest. Authorities say the suspects, 18‑year‑old Emir Balat and 19‑year‑old Ibrahim Kayumi, were inspired by Islamic State propaganda and had hoped to stage an attack...