Life & Society

Published: Friday, 27 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — Health Parents have been urged to restrict screen time for children under the age of five to no more than one hour per day, following new guidance from health experts. The recommendation comes amid growing concerns about the impact of prolonged exposure to digital devices on young children’s development. The advice, issued by child health specialists,...

Published: Friday, 27 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — World News Australia’s Prime Minister has moved to calm public fears over fuel shortages after panic buying swept across the country, leaving long queues at petrol stations and reports of stockpiling. The government insists that national reserves remain secure and that supply chains are functioning, despite heightened concerns triggered by global energy market volatility. Speaking at...

Published: Friday, 27 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — World News Two humanitarian aid vessels bound for Cuba have gone missing after departing Mexico, prompting a large-scale search and rescue operation in the Caribbean. The Mexican navy confirmed that naval teams and military aircraft are scouring the waters for the sailboats Friendship and Tigger Moth, which were carrying at least nine crew members and vital...

Published: Friday, 27 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — Asia Nepal is preparing to swear in Balen Shah, a former rapper turned politician, as its new prime minister, marking a dramatic shift in the country’s political landscape. Shah, who rose to prominence as an independent mayor of Kathmandu, has become a symbol of generational change in Nepalese politics. His appointment follows weeks of political negotiations...

Published: Friday, 27 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — World A Spanish woman has died by euthanasia after a prolonged legal battle with her father, marking one of the most high-profile cases since Spain legalized assisted dying in 2021. The woman, whose identity has been protected for privacy reasons, had suffered from a degenerative illness that left her in constant pain and severely limited her...

Published: 23 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online After two weeks of disruption, uncertainty, and intensive recovery efforts, one of the United Kingdom’s busiest transport hubs is preparing to return to full operation. Glasgow Central Station will fully reopen all its platforms on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone in the aftermath of a devastating fire that shook the heart of the city earlier this month. The...

Published: 23 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A shocking incident at one of London’s busiest shopping destinations has taken a decisive turn in court, as a teenage boy admitted to filming a dangerous prank that could have ended in tragedy. The case, centred around a viral video showing a chair being thrown from an upper floor of Westfield Stratford City, has raised serious concerns about...

Published: 23 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Across the United Kingdom, a quiet but significant shift is unfolding in the everyday lives of middle-income families. Once able to enjoy regular outings, restaurant meals, and small leisure activities without much hesitation, many are now pausing, recalculating, and often deciding against such expenses altogether. What was once considered a normal part of family life is increasingly being...

Published: 19 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Shoppers in the United Kingdom will continue facing a £100 cap on contactless card payments, despite regulatory changes. The Financial Conduct Authority has removed the official limit, yet major high street and challenger banks have opted not to increase it immediately. Financial Conduct Authority made the change to give banks flexibility in response to consumer demand, inflation, and...

Published: March 17, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Questions over the future residence of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor have intensified after removal vans were reportedly seen at Sandringham House, prompting speculation about a potential relocation. The appearance of moving vehicles at the royal estate has fuelled discussion about internal arrangements within the property portfolio associated with the royal household. While no official confirmation has been issued regarding a...