Religion
Robert Jenrick faces backlash over comments backing burqa ban
Published: 22 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Robert Jenrick, the former Conservative cabinet minister and shadow justice secretary, has come under fire after suggesting that he would support a ban on the burqa in Britain, prompting accusations that his stance is “anti-British” and out of step with national values. Jenrick, who is widely tipped as a potential successor to Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch, referenced...
Facing the Challenge of Islam in Britain Today
Published: 20 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. For decades, Islam in Britain has presented challenges that demand urgent attention. From my experience representing more Muslims than any other Conservative MP in High Wycombe between 2001 and 2010, I witnessed firsthand how global events shaped local communities. Elected just months before the tragic attacks of 9/11, my tenure coincided with Afghanistan, Iraq, the London bombings of...
Chief Rabbi Calls for ‘National Soul-Searching’ Following Manchester Synagogue Attack
Published: 03 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk The UK’s chief rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, has urged a moment of “national soul-searching” in the wake of the deadly terrorist attack at a Manchester synagogue, warning that rising antisemitism is creating an increasingly dangerous climate in British society. Speaking ahead of his arrival in Manchester on Friday to join mourners grieving the deaths of two men killed outside the Heaton Park...
Social Media Giants Accused of Exposing Teens to Harmful Suicide and Self-Harm Content
Published: 19 August '2025. The English Chronicle Desk Recent research has raised serious concerns about TikTok and Instagram, accusing both platforms of exposing teenagers to suicide and self-harm material at an increased rate compared to two years ago. The investigation was commissioned by the Molly Rose Foundation, established by Ian Russell after his 14-year-old daughter Molly tragically took her own life following exposure to harmful content online. The charity analysed...
Canadian Academic Faces UK Ban After Visa Renewal Blocked by Mental Health Crisis
Published: 09 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk Dr. Heather Scott, a Canadian academic renowned for her research on Victorian cemeteries in London, now faces the threat of a UK ban after her visa renewal was denied following a severe mental health crisis. Having lived in the UK since 2011, Scott has successfully renewed her visa seven times in the past. However, in 2022, she suffered a serious mental illness...
Muhammad Tops the Charts Again: Britain’s Baby Name Trends Reflect a Changing Nation
Published: 31st July 2025 | The English Chronicle Online In a striking reflection of the United Kingdom’s cultural evolution and shifting demographic landscape, the name Muhammad has once again emerged as the most popular baby name for boys in England and Wales, marking the second consecutive year it has claimed the top spot. According to newly released figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), a total of 5,721 newborn...
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