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Published: 24 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk A recent report has revealed that school history lessons in England give insufficient attention to the role of women, often limiting their presence to a handful of monarchs or famous suffragettes, while ignoring the broader contributions of women throughout history. The study, conducted by the campaign group End Sexism in Schools, analysed key stage 3 curricula—the first three years of secondary education—and...

Published: 24 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk Former US President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly to deliver a sharply critical appraisal of London and the UK government’s policies, framing them as a warning to Western Europe while energising far-right audiences across the continent. Speaking before a global audience of world leaders, Trump singled out London, targeting its mayor and local policies, and claimed...

Published: 24 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk A new study has revealed that heavy drinkers are among the most frequent buyers of alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks, highlighting an evolving trend in the UK’s beverage market. As demand for “no/low” options has surged, researchers from the University of Sheffield found that while approximately a third of UK adults have tried these alternatives in the past year, those consuming alcohol at...

Published: 24 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk A new government-backed letter-writing initiative is seeking to inspire students from some of England’s most deprived areas to consider higher education, highlighting how background need not dictate opportunity. Thousands of sixth formers with top GCSE results have received personalised letters from university students who share similar experiences, aiming to break down barriers to university progression. One such letter, addressed to a student...

Published: 24 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has vowed to reform modern slavery laws following a setback in her attempt to appeal a high court decision that temporarily blocked the deportation of an Eritrean asylum seeker to France. The court of appeal’s ruling against Mahmood has highlighted tensions over the application of the UK’s “one in, one out” immigration scheme and the treatment of trafficking...

Published: 24 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk A determined campaign by a 17-year-old schoolgirl from the remote Isle of Jura has captured national attention, as her petition calling for a ban on single-use plastics receives widespread support from Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) in the Highlands and Islands. Tabby Fletcher, moved by the devastating impact of plastic pollution on her island’s wildlife, has already secured more than 26,000...

Published: 24 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk The balance between remote and in-office working in the UK is shifting, with most new recruits to white-collar roles now expected to spend two or three days a week at the office, according to an analysis of recent job postings. The era of highly flexible hybrid working, which became widespread during the Covid-19 pandemic, appears to be giving way to a model...

Published: 24 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk Almost 1.5 million new homes could be constructed on brownfield sites across England, offering a significant opportunity to meet the government’s housing targets while protecting green belt and other sensitive landscapes, according to a new report by the countryside charity CPRE. Despite the scale of land available, developers are reportedly continuing to pursue construction on green land, including areas of outstanding natural...

Published: 24 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk Campaigners and health experts are calling on the NHS to urgently overhaul how prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated in black men, warning that failure to act could result in “an epidemic of unnecessary deaths.” Research indicates that black men in the UK are twice as likely to die from prostate cancer as their white counterparts, with one in four black men...

Published: 24 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk Liverpool secured their passage into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Southampton at Anfield on Tuesday night, courtesy of a late strike from Hugo Ekitiké. While the Premier League leaders emerged victorious, the win came at a significant cost, with a red card and a worrying injury to debutant Giovanni Leoni tempering celebrations. Alexander Isak,...