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Trescothick Hints Pope Will Keep Number Three Spot
Published: 12 November 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick has suggested that Ollie Pope is likely to remain the team’s first-choice number three for the upcoming Ashes series, stressing that the tourists are “very consistent” in their selection. Ahead of the Ashes warm-up match against England Lions in Perth from Thursday, England are expected to field a side close to...
VAR Must Rein Its Neck In to Save Football’s Spirit
Published: 12 November 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online After more than 50 years in football—as a player, coach, and manager in what I still believe is the world’s greatest team sport—I’ve seen countless changes on and off the pitch. But one thing remains constant: football belongs to the fans. There’s a reason legendary Liverpool manager Bill Shankly once called football “the people’s game.” Today’s...
Starmer Faces Growing Dissent as Labour MPs Weigh Leadership Challenge
Published: 12 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Allies of British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have made it clear that he will fight any attempt by Labour MPs to challenge his leadership amid growing speculation of internal party dissent. Concerns have been mounting among his supporters that his position could come under threat shortly after the upcoming Budget, expected in a fortnight’s time. Downing Street...
Millionaires group urge Reeves to introduce wealth tax to ‘lift kids out of poverty’
Published: 12 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A coalition of wealthy Britons has urged the UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to introduce a new wealth tax and reform existing capital gains tax rules, arguing that such measures could help “lift kids out of poverty” and rebuild public services across the country. The campaign group, known as Patriotic Millionaires, claims the proposed tax changes could generate as...
Palace May Restore Hyphen to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Name
11 November 2025 । The English Chronicle Desk । The English Chronicle Online । Buckingham Palace is reportedly considering a key symbolic change concerning the Duke of York’s formal name — a move that could see Andrew Mountbatten Windsor officially restored as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, reinstating the traditional hyphen that once linked the two royal surnames. The decision, while seemingly minor in appearance, carries deep historical and constitutional resonance within the...
Amber Davies Shines on Strictly – Time to Drop the West End Debate
Published: 10 November 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Amber Davies has proven herself to be one of the brightest stars on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, yet from the very beginning, she’s found herself at the centre of a tiresome debate. Despite dazzling performances and strong judges’ scores, much of the public conversation surrounding her has focused not on her dancing, but on her...
Lola Petticrew: ‘Calling it the Troubles minimises what it really was’
Published: 10 November 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Lola Petticrew’s rise in the world of film and television has been fast yet thoughtful, built upon choosing roles that carry emotional and political weight. The Belfast-born actor has already carved a name for themselves as one of Ireland’s most distinctive voices, and their latest project continues to affirm that reputation. Speaking with striking honesty and...
Troubled drinks giant Diageo names former Tesco boss to lead turnaround push
Published: 10 November 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The global drinks powerhouse Diageo, best known for Guinness and Johnnie Walker, has appointed former Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis to lead the company through one of the most challenging periods in its recent history. Lewis, credited with steering Tesco out of a deep financial crisis a decade ago, will officially assume the role of Diageo’s...
Stephen Fry backs SafeCall to protect missing children
Published: 10 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Renowned actor, broadcaster, and mental health advocate Sir Stephen Fry has thrown his support behind The Independent’s SafeCall campaign, joining forces with the charity Missing People to raise funds and provide vital safety and support services for missing children across the UK. The campaign aims to ensure that children in crisis have a reliable, confidential service they can...
BBC director-general and news chief resign amid bias row
Published: 10 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. BBC director-general Tim Davie and BBC News CEO Deborah Turness have resigned, closing a turbulent chapter in the broadcaster’s recent history. Their departures come after the corporation faced mounting criticism over accusations of institutional bias, most recently sparked by an edited clip of Donald Trump’s speech in a Panorama documentary. While the controversy over the Trump clip was...
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