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Published: 29 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk Britain may already be engaged in a covert conflict with Russia due to the increasing scale and sophistication of cyber-attacks, sabotage operations, and other hostile activities originating from Moscow, according to former MI5 director Eliza Manningham-Buller. Speaking on a podcast hosted by the House of Lords speaker, John McFall, Lady Manningham-Buller highlighted that Russia’s aggressive actions against the United Kingdom extend far...

Published: 29 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk The Metropolitan Police is exploring potential reforms that could require its officers to disclose membership in the Freemasons, a move prompted by concerns over conflicts of interest and the potential impact such affiliations could have on investigations, promotions, and disciplinary matters within the force. The consultation forms part of a broader review into the Metropolitan Police’s declarable associations policy, which currently requires...

Published: 29 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk A landmark employment bill currently progressing through the UK Parliament is projected to enhance workplace protections for over a million workers, according to a detailed analysis by a leading thinktank. The legislation, aimed at addressing long-standing issues surrounding job insecurity, would impose stricter obligations on employers and introduce measures designed to prevent exploitative practices, including zero-hours contracts and unfair dismissal procedures. Research...

Published: 29 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk Aston Villa breathed new life into their season with a much-needed 3-1 victory over Fulham at Villa Park, a result that not only ended their five-game winless streak but also provided relief for manager Unai Emery and a fanbase that had grown restless with the team’s recent performances. The afternoon was one of resilience and redemption, headlined by Ollie Watkins ending his...

Published: 29 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk Arsenal staged another late show of resilience and determination as they came from behind to secure a crucial victory against Newcastle United in a pulsating Premier League encounter at St James’ Park. What initially seemed destined to be a night of celebration for the home crowd ended in bitter disappointment as the Gunners overturned Nick Woltemade’s opener with two late goals, reducing...

Published: 28 September '2025. the English Chronicle Desk In a bold move aimed at addressing England’s persistent housing shortage, the Labour government is set to unveil plans for the development of 12 entirely new towns across the country. The announcement, expected to be made at Labour’s annual conference in Liverpool on Sunday, marks one of the most ambitious housing initiatives in recent decades and reflects the party’s pledge to restore...

Published: 28 September '2025. the English Chronicle Desk The family of Lindsay and Craig Foreman, a British couple detained in Iran on espionage allegations, have raised urgent concerns about their deteriorating health while in custody. Both 52, the couple, who previously divided their time between Spain and England, were arrested in January during an around-the-world motorcycle tour in Kerman, central Iran. Since their detention, Lindsay and Craig Foreman have faced...

Published: 28 September '2025. the English Chronicle Desk Labi Siffre, the acclaimed singer-songwriter whose song "(Something Inside) So Strong" became a global anthem against apartheid, has formally demanded that far-right activist Tommy Robinson cease using his music in political contexts. The legendary track, inspired by the struggles of apartheid-era South Africa and widely reported as Nelson Mandela’s favourite song, has now been deployed in social media posts and public rallies...

Published: 28 September '2025. the English Chronicle Desk A recent investigation into far-right networks on Facebook has revealed that these online communities are acting as significant drivers of radicalisation in the United Kingdom, exposing hundreds of thousands of users to extremist narratives and racist misinformation. The Guardian-led probe, which analysed months of data, suggests that otherwise ordinary members of the public, many of them older adults and retirees, are running...

Published: 28 September '2025. the English Chronicle Desk Manchester City produced a scintillating performance to defeat Burnley 5-1 at the Etihad Stadium, a result that lifts Pep Guardiola’s side to fourth place in the Premier League standings. The match, however, was not without drama, as City were briefly set back by two own goals from Burnley defender Maxime Esteve early in the game. Despite the unusual start, Manchester City’s attacking...