UK News

Published: 05 October '2025. the English Chronicle Desk Media tycoon Richard Desmond is set to launch a high-stakes legal challenge against the Gambling Commission this week over the award of the National Lottery licence, a dispute that could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of pounds. Desmond’s companies, Northern & Shell and The New Lottery Company (TNLC), are seeking up to £1.3bn in damages, alleging “manifest errors” in the complex process...

Published: 05 October '2025. the English Chronicle Desk The UK Home Office has announced plans to grant police new powers to address repeated protests, with particular focus on demonstrations related to Gaza and other high-profile causes. The proposed measures, set to amend the Public Order Act 1986, would allow authorities to consider the “cumulative impact” of recurring protests at the same location, enabling them to order organisers to relocate events...

Published: 05 October '2025. the English Chronicle Desk Storm Amy has continued to batter the UK and Ireland, bringing widespread disruption, power outages, and dangerous conditions, with authorities urging caution and residents to stay updated on evolving weather developments. The storm has already claimed at least one life, as emergency services in Ireland confirmed that a man died in a “weather-related” incident in the Letterkenny area of County Donegal shortly...

Published: 05 October '2025. the English Chronicle Desk The Green Party appears to be gaining unprecedented traction in London, with recent polling indicating that it may be on course to overtake Labour as the city’s favoured political party. Speaking during the party’s annual conference in Bournemouth, Green leader Zack Polanski expressed confidence that the party was making significant inroads, particularly among younger voters, signaling a potential reshaping of the capital’s...

Published: 05 October '2025. the English Chronicle Desk Katie Lam, the 34-year-old Conservative MP who has spent just over a year in parliament, is increasingly being touted as a potential future leader within the party. Her rapid ascent reflects both her personal drive and a broader shift within UK politics toward a harder stance on migration and border control. Lam’s trajectory—from state school in Surrey to Cambridge University, a stint...

Published: 05 October '2025. the English Chronicle Desk Arsenal secured a hard-fought victory against West Ham at the Emirates Stadium, moving a point ahead of Liverpool in the Premier League standings, but the triumph came with fresh injury concerns for Mikel Arteta’s side. The Gunners’ 2-0 win was defined not only by clinical finishing but also by setbacks to key midfielders, highlighting the ongoing challenges Arsenal face in maintaining squad...

Published: 05 October '2025. the English Chronicle Desk Manchester United’s 2-0 victory over Sunderland has provided a timely boost to Ruben Amorim, as the Portuguese manager continues to face scrutiny over his position at Old Trafford. The win, which marked United’s third consecutive triumph this season, was secured thanks to goals from Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko, offering a sense of relief to both the manager and the squad. Beyond...

Published: 04 October' 2025. the English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing mounting pressure from within her own party to consider abandoning key manifesto pledges in the run-up to the November budget, amid warnings that sticking rigidly to them could result in a “pasty tax” scenario—an unpopular mix of minor revenue-raising measures that risk political backlash. Sources close to Downing Street have confirmed that as the...

Published: 04 October' 2025. the English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online The BBC is exploring unconventional avenues to protect its flagship international arm, the World Service, by lobbying to use the UK’s defence budget to offset looming financial shortfalls. Senior executives argue that several facets of the World Service, including media monitoring and counter-disinformation operations, are critical to national security, a claim that could allow some of its expenditure to...

Published: 04 October' 2025. the English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online A growing number of British women suffering from chronic pain are turning to medical cannabis after traditional over-the-counter treatments repeatedly failed to provide relief, highlighting a significant shift in the approach to women’s health and pain management in the UK. Conditions such as menopause, endometriosis, and perimenopause, often dismissed or inadequately treated, are now prompting women to explore alternative...