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Published: 13 September 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk Arsenal will welcome Nottingham Forest to the Emirates Stadium this weekend with fresh optimism as manager Mikel Arteta makes three changes to the side that narrowly fell 1-0 to Liverpool just under two weeks ago. The Premier League clash promises excitement as summer signings Jorginho Eze and Vicente Mosquera are handed their first home starts following impressive substitute performances at Anfield....

Published: 12 September 2025 | English Chronicle Desk The son of a British couple detained in Iran has renewed his urgent plea for their release, describing the “unimaginable” conditions his parents are facing. Last week, during a long-awaited visit from British ambassador Hugo Shorter, it was confirmed that Lindsay and Craig, both 52, continue to endure harsh treatment in Iranian prisons, with no clarity on how or when their legal...

Published: 12 September 2025 | English Chronicle Desk UK retailers have issued a stark warning that proposed increases in business rates could put up to 400 major stores at risk of closure, potentially endangering as many as 100,000 jobs. The warning comes ahead of the Labour government’s autumn budget, which is considering higher property tax charges on large retail premises, including supermarkets, department stores, and other high-value sites. The government’s...

Published: 12 September 2025 | English Chronicle Desk The UK economy stalled in July, according to official data, presenting a challenging backdrop for Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she prepares to unveil her second budget later this year. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported zero growth for the month, marking a slowdown from June’s 0.4% expansion and signaling a cooling phase in what had been a strong first half of...

Published: 12 September 2025 | English Chronicle Desk The Oxford Union has “unequivocally” condemned remarks reportedly made by its president-elect, George Abaraonye, regarding the fatal shooting of US rightwing activist Charlie Kirk. Kirk, aged 31, was killed on Wednesday at a Utah Valley University event in what authorities have described as a politically motivated assassination. Reports indicate that Abaraonye posted messages on social media platforms, including a WhatsApp group and...

Published: 12 September 2025 | English Chronicle Desk Britain should work closely with NATO allies to develop an integrated air and missile defence system in response to recent Russian drone incursions into Poland, defence experts have said. Nearly 20 Russian drones entered Polish airspace last week, prompting renewed concerns about the readiness of European defences and the capacity of NATO to respond effectively. Fiona Hill, a former White House adviser...

Published: 12 September 2025 | English Chronicle Desk Britain is unlikely to rejoin the European Union in the foreseeable future, according to Nick Thomas-Symonds, the minister who has spearheaded Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent reset of UK-EU relations. Speaking on the Guardian’s Politics Weekly podcast, Thomas-Symonds said he could not envisage Brexit being reversed within his lifetime, despite the thaw in continental relations that he has helped bring about. “I...

Published: 12 September 2025 | English Chronicle Desk Transport for London (TfL) has extended an invitation to the RMT union to resume negotiations following a week of disruptive tube strikes that brought the capital’s underground network to a near standstill. As the industrial action concludes, London Underground services are expected to restart gradually on Friday, although early-morning journeys are likely to face delays, with full service anticipated only after the...

Published: 12 September 2025 | English Chronicle Desk Hospices across England are facing mounting financial pressures and risk being pushed “to the brink” if assisted dying legislation is passed, the sector has warned ahead of the first House of Lords debate on the proposed law. Hospice UK, the leading body representing hospices, said many institutions are struggling financially and remain uncertain about how end-of-life care will be funded under a...

Published: 12 September 2025 | English Chronicle Desk An investigation has revealed that more than 750,000 tonnes of liquid from landfills are mixed with sewage at water treatment plants and subsequently spread on farmland across England each year. This toxic byproduct, known as leachate, is generated by hundreds of landfills nationwide and carries a complex mixture of hazardous chemicals, raising serious concerns about environmental contamination and public health. Leachate is...