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Published: 13 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Millions of UK households have been urged to take early action ahead of the colder months, as British Gas warns that most people will switch on their heating systems by the end of October. The energy provider highlighted that last winter alone, over 1.2 million customers required engineer call-outs to repair broken boilers and restore essential heating and...

Published: 13 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Scottish First Minister John Swinney has insisted that the precedent set ahead of the 2014 Scottish independence referendum strengthens his case for a second vote, should the Scottish National Party (SNP) secure a majority in next year’s Holyrood election. Speaking on BBC Scotland’s The Sunday Show, Swinney argued that the outcome of the 2011 election, in which the...

Published: 13 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has called on universities across the United Kingdom to take decisive action against antisemitism, warning that Jewish students are increasingly fearful for their safety on campus. Speaking with urgency and conviction, she said the rise in antisemitic incidents in higher education institutions is “completely unacceptable” and must be addressed with concrete measures rather than...

Published: 13 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. What was meant to be a night of triumph for Scotland’s national football team and their long-serving head coach, Steve Clarke, turned instead into a storm of frustration and self-reflection. On an evening that should have marked a historic milestone—Clarke taking charge of the men’s side for a record 72nd time and securing progress toward the nation’s first...

Published: 12 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. UK travellers heading to popular European destinations such as Spain, Portugal, and Italy are being urged to brace themselves for lengthy queues after the introduction of a new EU border system this Sunday. Industry experts have warned that the changes could lead to waiting times of up to four hours, potentially costing the UK economy as much as...

Published: 12 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. England’s 3-0 victory over Wales at Wembley Stadium was impressive, decisive, and in many ways a celebration of the team’s evolution under new management. Yet, for Thomas Tuchel, the headline moment was not the goals, the attacking fluidity, or the solid defensive display — it was the “silent” atmosphere in the stadium during the second half that left...

Published: 12 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Talking about death with one’s parents is something few people ever want to face. Yet for journalist and daughter , that difficult conversation arrived in the most unexpected way when her 86-year-old mother, Patsy Cohen, calmly revealed her wish to donate her body to medical science after she dies. For many, such a conversation would feel deeply uncomfortable...

Published: 12 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. For many women, discovering they are pregnant prompts a flurry of questions: What does my baby look like at six weeks? When should I book my first midwife appointment? How far along am I? Search engines and social media platforms quickly respond with ads, products, and content aimed at expectant parents. But for some women, these adverts can...

Published: 12 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Cynthia Erivo, the Oscar-nominated actress and singer, brought a touch of Wicked magic to Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night, leaving both the audience and the celebrities themselves starstruck. Best known for her role as Elphaba in the hit film adaptation of Wicked, Erivo stepped into an entirely new role on the dance floor, making history as the...

Published: 12 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Disgraced Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins has died following a violent attack in prison, prison authorities confirmed. West Yorkshire Police said two men, aged 25 and 43, have been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident. Watkins, 48, had been serving a 29-year sentence at HMP Wakefield for a series of child sex offences, including the...