UK News

Published: 10 October 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online An ambulance care assistant has been dismissed after accidentally throwing an amputee patient out of a wheelchair and then attempting to bribe him with £20 to remain silent about the incident. The shocking case, which unfolded at an employment tribunal in Watford, has drawn attention to serious breaches of professional conduct and patient safety within non-emergency...

Published: 10 October 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Keir Starmer, the British Prime Minister, is facing mounting criticism after several of his remaining progressive allies were reportedly pushed out of government as part of a major Downing Street shake-up. The move, aimed at restructuring the machinery of government and empowering Chief Secretary Darren Jones, has been described by insiders as a “progressive clear-out” that...

Published: 10 October 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Yvette Cooper has defended the Government’s plan to introduce digital ID for children as young as 13, amid growing public debate over the controversial expansion of the scheme. The Foreign Secretary argued that many teenagers already use similar forms of identification and described the proposed “standardised” system as the right approach to ensure consistency across public...

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...