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Published: 28th July 2025 | The English Chronicle Online In a surprising turn of economic fortune, the United Kingdom has recorded a stronger-than-expected GDP growth of 0.4% for the second quarter of 2025, according to official data released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The figure, which outpaces forecasts by both domestic and international analysts, has offered a much-needed boost to a government grappling with inflation, industrial unrest,...

Published: 28 July' 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online In a significant policy shift aimed at curbing rising violence inside prisons, specialist officers in adult male prisons across England and Wales will now be allowed to use Tasers for the first time. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced the move as part of her ongoing commitment to ensure the safety and security of prison staff amidst...

Published: 28 July' 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online What began as casual recreational use for Nicole quickly spiralled into a full-blown medical and emotional nightmare. At 31, the Southport mother of one finds herself living in a detox facility, battling daily chronic pain and permanent organ damage caused by a deep addiction to ketamine. Her story is far from unique—Britain is witnessing a surge...

Published: 28 July' 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online England is basking in the glow of a historic sporting triumph as the Lionesses secured back-to-back UEFA Women's European Championship titles, defeating Spain in a heart-stopping final that has reignited national pride and stirred calls for a celebratory bank holiday. The sensational win, sealed through a dramatic penalty shootout, has captured the imagination of millions across...

Published: 25th July 2025. The English Chronicle Online Desk In a development that has triggered waves of concern across the humanitarian sector, the UK Home Office today unveiled a new policy threatening to withdraw housing and financial support from asylum seekers who refuse to move from government-assigned hotels to alternative accommodations. The announcement, part of a broader government strategy to overhaul the nation’s costly and overburdened asylum system, has been...

Published: 25th July '2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A devastating incident during a powerboat race near Lowestoft has resulted in the death of a well-known driver, sending shockwaves through the motorsport community and prompting an outpouring of tributes and condolences. Brett Duncan, aged 51, died following a lone accident that occurred around 6.50pm on Thursday evening during an event hosted by the Lowestoft and Oulton Broad...

Published: 25 July '2025. The English Chronicle Desk – The English Chronicle Online As Leicester City’s preseason campaign intensifies, manager Marti Cifuentes is expected to field two distinct starting elevens in a double matchday that will provide crucial insights into his tactical thinking ahead of the Championship season. The matches—against Ukraine’s Karpaty Lviv and Bundesliga side FC Köln—offer contrasting challenges, and Cifuentes is anticipated to rotate heavily across both fixtures....

Published: 25th July '2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online In its first report of the new parliamentary term, the UK Foreign Affairs Committee has delivered a stark and uncompromising verdict on Britain’s role in the Israel-Palestine conflict, calling for a fundamental shift in policy, greater boldness in diplomatic engagement, and immediate humanitarian action. The report, titled “The Israel-Palestine Conflict”, is the result of a nine-month...

Published: 24th July 2025 . The English Chronicle Online The National Health Service (NHS), long regarded as the backbone of Britain’s public welfare, is facing what many are now calling its most severe peacetime crisis. New data released this week reveals that waiting times for non-emergency medical procedures have reached unprecedented levels, with more than 7.1 million people currently waiting for treatments ranging from routine surgeries to diagnostic assessments. The...

Published: 24 July '2025. The English Chronicle Online. The aviation community and the nation mourn the loss of two pilots who perished in a plane crash at Southend Airport earlier this month. The deceased have been identified as Captain Danny Marco Franken and First Officer Floris Christiaan Rhee, both believed to be Dutch nationals, according to Zeusch Aviation, the flight operator responsible for the aircraft. The tragic accident occurred on...