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Published: 20 September | The English Chronicle Desk Rachel Reeves, the UK chancellor, is facing mounting criticism over her decision to appear as the guest of honour at a private event hosted by a leading gambling lobbyist, just as the Treasury undertakes a review into taxes on the £12 billion gambling sector. The controversy has raised questions about political judgment, impartiality, and the possible influence of industry ties on government...

Published: 19 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party has received a £100,000 donation from a London-based design and architecture company that earlier this year faced a winding-up petition from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The contribution, made in three separate tranches during June, comes as the party continues to expand its fundraising efforts from diverse private sources, including wealthy individuals both in the UK and...

Published: 19 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk The United Kingdom’s public finances are under renewed scrutiny after official figures revealed that government borrowing in August surged to £18 billion, significantly higher than both City expectations and forecasts from economic authorities. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that public sector net borrowing—the difference between government spending and income—rose by £3.5 billion compared with the same month last year, underscoring...

Published: 19 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk The cost of private psychological therapy in the United Kingdom has soared to unprecedented levels, with many practitioners now turning away new clients due to overwhelming demand, research reveals. According to a survey conducted by myTribe Insurance, which tracks the cost of private medical care, fees for 12 sessions of private therapy have risen by 34% since 2022, reaching an average of...

Published: 19 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk An extraordinary rift has emerged within the newly formed leftwing political initiative co-led by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana, raising questions about its internal governance, democratic principles, and long-term viability. The dispute came to public attention on Thursday when Corbyn confirmed that the party had referred an unauthorised membership portal promoted by Sultana to the Information Commissioner’s Office, describing it as a...

Published: 19 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk During a highly orchestrated two-day state visit to the United Kingdom, former US President Donald Trump urged the British government to consider deploying military forces to control its borders, drawing attention to rising public concern over illegal migration and highlighting divisions in political approaches to security and immigration. Speaking at a carefully managed press conference at Chequers, the official country residence of...

Published: 19 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk New research has revealed alarming inconsistencies in the way UK doctors found guilty of sexual misconduct are sanctioned, highlighting systemic weaknesses in medical disciplinary processes and raising concerns about patient safety and public confidence. Despite recommendations from the General Medical Council (GMC) that some doctors be struck off the medical register, nearly a quarter have been allowed to continue practising following suspensions,...

Published: 19 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk Transport for London (TfL) has revealed that a small minority of persistent offenders are responsible for more than £700 million in unpaid fines under the city’s ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) scheme, prompting a renewed crackdown on those flouting environmental regulations. The figures, disclosed in a comprehensive report from TfL, show that 94 percent of the £790 million owed stems from drivers who...

Published: 19 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk The British and Irish governments are preparing to introduce a comprehensive new framework aimed at tackling the long-standing legacy of Northern Ireland’s Troubles, a deeply polarising issue that has haunted regional politics and complicated relations between London and Dublin for decades. The proposals, expected to be formally announced on Friday by Hilary Benn, Northern Ireland Secretary, and Simon Harris, Ireland’s Foreign Minister,...

Published: 19 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk A report from the London Assembly has recommended the creation of ten new wild swimming locations across the capital, in a move designed to both improve the cleanliness of London’s waterways and expand public access to outdoor recreation. The proposal comes amid a growing trend in major cities around the world to restore rivers and open them up for swimming. Paris recently...