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Published: 25 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Almost half of Britons admit they delay or entirely avoid contacting their GP when ill, according to recent survey results. The findings reveal that 48% of adults across the UK did not seek help from their family doctor over the past year, either postponing or abandoning attempts to get medical advice entirely. Many respondents explained that their decision...

Published: 25 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Nearly a quarter of local authorities in England are poised to miss the statutory deadline to introduce weekly food waste collections for all households, according to a recent investigation by the BBC. The requirement for weekly collections is part of a broader overhaul of recycling rules under the government’s Simpler Recycling policy, designed to standardise waste services...

Published: 25 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Lawyers for Peter Mandelson, the former UK cabinet minister and ex‑ambassador to the United States, have criticised his recent arrest, saying it stemmed from an unfounded allegation that he was a flight risk rather than evidence of criminal conduct. Mr Mandelson was detained by the Metropolitan Police Service on the afternoon of Monday, 23 February on suspicion of misconduct in public office...

Published: 25 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Wales’s Senedd has voted to support Westminster’s assisted dying bill, marking a historic shift. The focus keyword assisted dying appears early, highlighting the growing debate surrounding terminally ill patient rights in Wales. In a tense session stretching into Tuesday night, members voted 28 in favour and 23 against, with two abstentions, reflecting the contentious nature of the legislation...

Published: 25 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Peter Mandelson has sharply criticised police following his arrest, insisting the claims against him were entirely unfounded and motivated by a misunderstanding regarding his intentions to leave the country. Lawyers representing Mandelson stressed that his detention by the Metropolitan Police Service on Monday was prompted by a false suggestion he might relocate abroad, highlighting the absence of any...

Published: 25 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Education leaders and MPs in England have cautiously welcomed the government’s new SEND plan, while expressing serious concerns about the potential workload and implementation challenges for schools. The proposals, announced by Bridget Phillipson, aim to ensure that every child with special educational needs receives tailored support, but officials and teachers warn the plans could place significant pressure on...

Published: 25 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Political donations in cryptocurrency should face an urgent temporary ban to prevent foreign interference. The focus on crypto in political finance has intensified following global security concerns and the increasing use of digital currencies in campaigns. Matt Western, chair of the national security committee, stressed that a moratorium is necessary until robust safeguards are in place to verify...

Published: 25 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Police in Stoke-on-Trent have secured convictions against five men and arrested others in connection with a brutal revenge attack in which a 31‑year‑old woman was set on fire in her own home, leaving her with life‑changing injuries. The incident took place on 16 December 2021 in the Bentilee area, and prosecutors have described the attack as a...

Published: 25 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A trial date has been set for an Oxford University student accused of stirring up racial hatred during a political demonstration in central London late last year, highlighting ongoing tensions over speech, protest and the limits of free expression. Samuel Williams, 21, denies charges that he used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to...

Published: 25 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Reform UK has ignited fierce political debate after unveiling plans for a sweeping Reform UK repeal of key Labour-era protections. In a speech that set the tone for the party’s economic strategy, senior figures confirmed they would scrap flagship laws covering workers’ rights and tenant safeguards. The proposed Reform UK repeal has already drawn anger from trade unions,...