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Published: 18 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online England began their T20I series against Ireland on a triumphant note as Jacob Bethell, standing in as captain in the absence of Harry Brook, orchestrated a remarkable four-wicket win at the Malahide Cricket Ground. The match, which showcased a combination of explosive batting and tense tactical play, marked a significant milestone for the 21-year-old Bethell, who not only captained...

Published: 18 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online The 2025–26 UEFA Champions League season kicked off with a series of compelling matches on Wednesday, showcasing high-caliber football, tactical mastery, and dramatic moments across Europe’s elite clubs. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Inter Milan led the headlines with resounding victories, while other fixtures revealed unexpected resilience and late drama that set the tone for the early stages of the...

Published: 18 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online Nottingham Forest head coach Ange Postecoglou was left in a state of disbelief as he trudged off the pitch at the end of a dramatic Carabao Cup tie, hands buried deep in his pockets, shaking his head in frustration. The normally composed Australian manager had just witnessed an extraordinary turnaround by Swansea City, who snatched a late 3-2 victory...

Published: 16 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk France has moved to impose limits on the use of British-made military components in the European Union’s €150bn defence fund, a decision that could complicate the United Kingdom’s hopes of playing a greater role in the bloc’s growing security and defence programmes. According to diplomatic sources, French officials suggested that a maximum of 50 per cent of the value of any Safe-funded...

Published: 16 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk A new nationwide survey has revealed the depth of a crisis facing schools and families in the UK, with one in three parents reporting that they have sought a special needs assessment for their child. The figures, released amid intense debate over the future of special educational needs (SEN) provision, highlight the mounting strain on a system already struggling with rising demand,...

Published: 16 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk Black women in England continue to face disproportionately poor outcomes in maternity care due to systemic racism, structural failings in leadership, and inadequate data collection, according to a stark report released by the health and social care committee of parliament. The findings have reignited urgent concerns about racial disparities in the NHS, highlighting that despite years of warnings and advocacy, black women...

Published: 16 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk Labour faces an urgent need to overhaul its approach to economic growth if it is to prevent the continued rise of far-right populism, a leading economist has warned. Andy Haldane, former chief economist of the Bank of England, cautioned that the party’s current policies are failing to address the economic and social realities of communities that feel neglected, leaving them vulnerable to...

Published: 16 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk In a dramatic turn for one of the world’s most iconic ice-cream brands, Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, has resigned after nearly five decades with the company, citing deep concerns over the erosion of its social mission. Greenfield’s departure underscores tensions between the company’s founding principles and the corporate priorities of its parent company, Unilever, which he claims has “silenced”...

Published: 16 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk The United Kingdom’s inflation rate held steady in August at 3.8%, according to official figures, underscoring continued pressures on households as the Bank of England prepares to maintain interest rates at elevated levels. The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that consumer price inflation has plateaued, reflecting a complex interplay of price rises in some areas and falls...

Published: 16 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk Tottenham Hotspur secured a tense 1-0 victory over Villarreal in their Champions League group-stage opener, but the manner of the win left fans and pundits alike reflecting on the precarious nature of European football under new management. Thomas Frank, appointed with limited experience in continental competition, faced a nerve-jangling debut that highlighted both the resilience and the vulnerabilities of his side. The...