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Published: 18 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk The privatisation of key UK industries has been identified as a significant factor behind the escalating cost of living crisis, according to Green Party leader Zack Polanski, who has called for urgent reforms to public ownership policies. Speaking in response to a recent report by The Guardian highlighting the financial burden of privatisation on British households, Polanski said the mass sell-off of...

Published: 18 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk A man has tragically died and a woman sustained injuries following a shooting in Clissold Park, Hackney, east London, in a shocking incident that has left the local community reeling. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers were called to the park at 7:06 pm on Wednesday evening after receiving reports of gunfire, prompting an immediate response from multiple emergency services, including the...

Published: 18 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk Thousands of demonstrators convened in central London on Wednesday to protest the arrival of US President Donald Trump for his second state visit to the United Kingdom. The rally, organized by the Stop Trump Coalition—a coalition of more than 50 unions, charities, and campaign groups—began in Portland Place and proceeded through Whitehall before concluding in Parliament Square. Organizers and participants voiced a...

Published: 18 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk A startling new study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has revealed that nearly one in three general practitioners (GPs) in England no longer work within the National Health Service (NHS), with many choosing private practice, relocating abroad, or leaving general practice entirely. The findings highlight a growing crisis in primary healthcare, leaving patients struggling to access appointments despite significant government...

Published: 18 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk The Windrush compensation scheme has come under renewed scrutiny after the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) concluded that it had mishandled the claim of a dying woman, Caroline Tobierre, and wrongly refused to fully compensate her husband, Thomas Tobierre, for the loss of his private pension. The ombudsman’s report has called for urgent reforms within the scheme, highlighting systemic issues that...

Published: 18 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online England began their T20I series against Ireland on a triumphant note as Jacob Bethell, standing in as captain in the absence of Harry Brook, orchestrated a remarkable four-wicket win at the Malahide Cricket Ground. The match, which showcased a combination of explosive batting and tense tactical play, marked a significant milestone for the 21-year-old Bethell, who not only captained...

Published: 18 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online The 2025–26 UEFA Champions League season kicked off with a series of compelling matches on Wednesday, showcasing high-caliber football, tactical mastery, and dramatic moments across Europe’s elite clubs. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Inter Milan led the headlines with resounding victories, while other fixtures revealed unexpected resilience and late drama that set the tone for the early stages of the...

Published: 18 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online Nottingham Forest head coach Ange Postecoglou was left in a state of disbelief as he trudged off the pitch at the end of a dramatic Carabao Cup tie, hands buried deep in his pockets, shaking his head in frustration. The normally composed Australian manager had just witnessed an extraordinary turnaround by Swansea City, who snatched a late 3-2 victory...

Published: 16 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk France has moved to impose limits on the use of British-made military components in the European Union’s €150bn defence fund, a decision that could complicate the United Kingdom’s hopes of playing a greater role in the bloc’s growing security and defence programmes. According to diplomatic sources, French officials suggested that a maximum of 50 per cent of the value of any Safe-funded...

Published: 16 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk A new nationwide survey has revealed the depth of a crisis facing schools and families in the UK, with one in three parents reporting that they have sought a special needs assessment for their child. The figures, released amid intense debate over the future of special educational needs (SEN) provision, highlight the mounting strain on a system already struggling with rising demand,...