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Published: 25 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Chancellor Rachel Reeves has notably omitted any reference to economic growth ahead of her critical Budget announcement on Wednesday. Since taking office 18 months ago, Reeves emphasised economic growth as her “number one mission,” but discussion of it was absent during her address to MPs on Monday evening. Instead, she outlined three priorities for the Budget: cutting the...

Published: 25 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The BBC is facing intense scrutiny as chairman Samir Shah defended his leadership amid claims of bias and internal turmoil. Shah insisted he will not resign, despite public concern over divisions on the corporation’s board and a series of high-profile departures. The controversy stems from a Panorama documentary in which a speech by Donald Trump was edited to...

Published: 25 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A landscape gardener who left his partner paralysed in a violent assault was found guilty yesterday of inflicting grievous bodily harm after years of coercive control. Robert Easom attacked Trudi Burgess, 56, severing her spinal cord in February 2025 when she threatened to leave him, leaving her tetraplegic. Preston Crown Court heard that Easom subjected Ms Burgess, a...

Published: 25 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Nigel Farage has broken his silence nearly a week after accusations emerged that he engaged in racist and antisemitic behaviour as a teenager. Speaking in a broadcast interview, the Reform party leader said he “never directly, really tried to go and hurt anybody,” responding to claims made by around 20 of his former schoolmates. The allegations, detailed in...

Published: 25 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers across the UK are set to have their cases reassessed after an official review found they had been left with substantial debts due to government errors and maladministration. The announcement follows a year-long Guardian investigation that revealed carers had faced penalties of up to £20,000, with some plunged into financial hardship and...

Published: 25 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Vivienne Groom never imagined she would one day stand before a criminal court, trembling and overwhelmed, as she faced an accusation that left her life in turmoil. Until last year, the 61-year-old from Tarvin near Chester had never encountered the justice system. Her days were spent working minimum-wage shifts at a local supermarket while caring full-time for her...

Published: 25 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Jimmy Cliff, the internationally celebrated Jamaican singer and songwriter, has died aged 81. His death marks the passing of a pioneering artist who shaped global awareness of reggae during a period when Jamaican music remained unfamiliar to many listeners outside the Caribbean. He carried the sound of his island across continents and became a cultural ambassador whose voice...

Published: 25 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online David Moyes defended Idrissa Gueye after the midfielder received an early red card during Everton’s tense 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. The dismissal stunned the crowd because it came from an altercation involving Gueye and his teammate Michael Keane. The incident unfolded only thirteen minutes into the match, yet it shaped the entire contest. Everton...

Published: 24 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Writing about Wes Anderson’s life and work, it is easy to picture him as one of his characters: cultured, impeccably dressed, and quietly witty, living at the edge of our world yet deeply immersed in it. Even as a young man, Anderson understood that he didn’t quite fit in, shaping a creative vision full of yearning and a...

Published: 24 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Holiday shopping can feel overwhelming with Black Friday deals and beauty advent calendars dominating the scene. In the midst of these promotions, some of the best offers may be overlooked by casual shoppers browsing online and in-store. Boots’ annual showstopper beauty bundle is one of these standout deals, combining high-quality products with exceptional value. This year, the bundle...