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Published: 10 October 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have joined the Princess of Wales in raising concerns about the impact of social media and technology on children, highlighting the growing risks of digital exposure for younger generations. The couple spoke about these dangers during the Project Healthy Minds gala in New York on Thursday night, where they were...

Published: 09 October 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Bridget Phillipson has vowed to press Sir Keir Starmer to abolish the two-child benefit cap if she becomes the deputy Labour leader, emphasising the need for stronger action against child poverty across the United Kingdom. Speaking ahead of the ballots sent to Labour members, the Education Secretary said she is seeking a clear mandate from party...

Published: 10 October 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online. Craig Bellamy’s words before kick-off could not have been more prophetic. The Wales manager had compared the upcoming clash to a boxing match between opponents of unequal strength — and he was right. Within 20 minutes, England had raced to a commanding 3-0 lead, effectively ending the friendly in what felt like a technical knockout. The...

Published: 10 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with multiple sexual offences spanning more than three decades, including four counts of rape. The 68-year-old faces 15 separate charges involving seven women, with incidents alleged to have occurred between 1983 and 2016. According to the Metropolitan Police, the charges include four counts of rape, nine counts of...

Published: 10 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. When Scotland reflect on what could be their first World Cup qualification since 1998, they may look back on this extraordinary night in Glasgow with disbelief, relief, and perhaps a smile. Against all odds — and against the flow of play — Steve Clarke’s men snatched a vital 3–1 victory over Greece, keeping their qualification dream alive. It...

Published: 09 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Hundreds of NHS hospital workers are preparing to walk out in protest after claiming they have been denied more than £36 million in wages and pension contributions over the past four years. The dispute, which has sent shockwaves through one of London’s largest hospital groups, has raised fresh questions about pay inequality, systemic discrimination, and fairness within the...

Published: 09 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Public confidence in primary care services is under strain as a major new survey reveals that the majority of general practitioners in England feel compelled to rush through patient appointments, citing relentless workload pressures and inadequate consultation time. The findings, released by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), paint a stark picture of a profession under intense...

Published: 09 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced a £4 million cyber counter-offensive aimed at combating Russian hacking and disinformation in the western Balkans. The initiative comes ahead of a summit with foreign ministers from the region, focusing on strengthening digital defences, safeguarding media integrity, and countering electoral manipulation. The funding is intended to bolster the capabilities of Balkan states...

Published: 09 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Public confidence in the Scottish National Party (SNP) government has plunged to an unprecedented low, largely due to growing dissatisfaction with Scotland’s National Health Service, according to the latest research. The Scottish Social Attitudes survey revealed that only 47 per cent of respondents trust the Scottish Government, led by John Swinney, to act in the nation’s best interests...

Published: 09 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A huge fire tore through a Poundland store on Penge High Street in south-east London early Thursday morning, prompting the evacuation of nearby residents and businesses as around 100 firefighters worked to control the blaze. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) received the initial call at 4.30 am and discovered a two-storey terrace building engulfed in flames. The ground...