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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...

Published: 12 September 2025 | English Chronicle Desk A new report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has raised concerns that planned reforms to special educational needs and disability (Send) provision in England could be perceived as a repeat of contentious welfare reforms, unless the government convincingly demonstrates that the changes are not primarily driven by cost-cutting. The thinktank’s briefing highlights that any adjustments to the current system of...

Published: 12 September 2025 | English Chronicle Desk The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the upcoming weekend as the UK prepares for potentially severe winds, with gusts reaching up to 80mph in the most exposed areas. The warning, which comes as forecasters monitor a deepening low-pressure system over the North Atlantic, covers a wide swathe of the country, including west and southwest England, Wales, and the...

Published: 11 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk The United Kingdom is poised to witness the creation of its first “super-university” following the announced merger of the University of Kent and the University of Greenwich, a move set to reshape higher education in the South East. The new institution, proposed to be called the London and South East University Group, will operate under a single vice-chancellor from the start of...

Published: 11 September 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk The ongoing bin workers’ strike in Birmingham has now stretched into its sixth month, leaving waste piled across streets and residents voicing concerns over public health risks. Although the dispute formally escalated in March, disruption to collections has been evident since January, with overflowing black bin bags becoming a familiar sight in many neighbourhoods. Unite the union confirmed in early September...

Published: 11 September 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk Concerns over alleged misogyny, cronyism, and bullying within the GMB union have resurfaced, drawing scrutiny from whistle-blowers and the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Women who have come forward claim that the union’s internal culture remains hostile, despite reforms promised after a damning 2020 report. A recent attempt to engage directly with GMB General Secretary Mr Smith highlighted the tension surrounding...