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Published: 06 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online Police in East Sussex are investigating a suspected arson attack on a mosque in the seaside town of Peacehaven as a potential hate crime, following an incident that caused significant property damage but, fortunately, no injuries. The attack, which occurred on Saturday night, targeted the front entrance of the mosque and a car parked nearby, leaving the vehicle completely...

Published: 06 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online The UK government has unveiled proposals aimed at reducing the time it takes to complete a home purchase by approximately four weeks, offering much-needed relief to buyers navigating the often slow and complex property market. Under the new plans, ministers are considering a shift in responsibilities and costs from buyers to sellers, requiring sellers and estate agents to provide...

Published: 06 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online. A recent survey has revealed a troubling reality for millions of households across the United Kingdom: one in four people are worried that a partner, family member, or close friend is drinking too much, while one in six express concern that someone they care about may be using illegal drugs excessively. The findings, derived from a representative survey of...

Published: 06 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA), the body responsible for overseeing MPs’ pay and expenses, is exploring ways to give the public a stronger role in determining how politicians are funded. In a recent statement, Karen Walker, Ipsa’s newly appointed chief executive, outlined a series of reforms aimed at making the system more transparent, flexible, and responsive to both...

Published: 06 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online. Millions of households across England could soon face water bill increases higher than originally anticipated, as the country’s competition regulator prepares to deliver a preliminary verdict on industry spending proposals, potentially as early as this week. The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny over rising costs for consumers and mounting political attention on England’s water sector. A total of five...

Published: 06 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online. In a significant development for international students aspiring to study in the United Kingdom, the Home Office has granted additional visas for University College London (UCL) students who had previously been instructed to defer their enrollment. This decision comes after a series of discussions between UCL officials and government representatives, resolving a situation that had left hundreds of students...

Published: 06 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online. As the calendar turns to October and the weather begins to chill across the United Kingdom, millions of households are bracing themselves for the combined pressures of rising energy bills, household costs, and navigating the complex landscape of state benefits. Following an unusually hot summer, the colder months bring an unavoidable increase in day-to-day expenses, leaving many citizens concerned...

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...