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Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The Metropolitan Police has begun using artificial intelligence (AI) tools supplied by Palantir, a controversial US tech firm, to analyse internal data and flag patterns that could indicate potential officer misconduct or declining professional standards, according to reports. The new system — part of a pilot programme — is designed to help the force sift through data...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A new report from the National Literacy Trust has revealed a stark decline in reading for pleasure among teenagers in the United Kingdom, with fewer than one in ten boys aged 14 to 16 saying they read daily in their free time. The findings highlight a significant drop in engagement with reading during adolescence, raising concerns among...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The Conservative Party has announced a major new pledge to tackle what its leadership describes as an “unfair debt trap” for millions of British graduates, vowing to scrap high interest rates on student loans and ease the financial burden on borrowers if elected to government. The proposal was set out by Kemi Badenoch, who said the current...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The United States has insisted it will honour existing tariff agreements it has struck with major trading partners — including the United Kingdom — even as President Donald Trump moves ahead with a new global tariff regime following a major legal challenge. Senior US trade officials are seeking to reassure international partners that these deals remain in...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online As a statutory public inquiry into the Nottingham attacks begins in London this week, Emma Webber, the mother of one of the young people killed in the 2023 tragedy, has urged authorities to reveal the “whole truth” about the events and systemic failings that allowed the fatal incident to occur. Families of the victims and survivors are...

Published: 23 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. California Democrats gathered in San Francisco this weekend with a singular message about Trump reckoning. Anger at President Donald Trump dominated speeches, strategy sessions and private conversations throughout the convention halls. Delegates said the coming midterm elections would deliver a decisive Trump reckoning across America. Within the first hour, speakers framed their mission as a national turning point....

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Heartfelt tributes have poured in after two young friends from Norfolk were tragically found dead on a hiking expedition on Yr Wyddfa, the highest peak in the Eryri (Snowdonia) mountain range in North Wales. The pair, 19‑year‑old Jayden Long and 20‑year‑old Eddie Hill, were reported missing on 18 February after failing to return from their trek, prompting...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The unfolding controversy surrounding Prince Andrew deepened as police continue searches of his former home and the UK government refused to rule out a wider inquiry into his alleged links with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Authorities are investigating allegations tied to Andrew’s conduct during his tenure as Britain’s trade envoy, with mounting calls for...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A tragic multi‑vehicle collision in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, has claimed the lives of three people and left four others injured, police and emergency services have confirmed. The crash occurred late on Saturday night on the Armagh Road near the village of Moy, prompting a major response from authorities. At around 10.20 pm, the Police Service of Northern...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A political controversy has deepened around the UK thinktank Labour Together after reports emerged that a lobbyist working on its behalf has been accused of investigating a Guardian journalist who has been reporting on the group’s undeclared donations. The revelations add fresh pressure on Labour figures and ministers tied to the scandal. According to multiple reports, Tom...