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Published: 14 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk A record-breaking number of 18-year-olds in the UK have secured places at universities and colleges as students across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland collected their A-level and AS-level results on Thursday. The latest Ucas data reveals that 255,130 UK students have been accepted onto higher education courses this year, a rise of almost 5 per cent compared to 243,650 in 2024. Among...

Published: 14 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk A rise in pothole-related vehicle breakdowns across the UK has been linked to the recent spell of hot weather, according to the AA. The motoring organization reported receiving 50,091 call-outs in July due to poor road surfaces, marking a 2.1 per cent increase compared with the same month last year and reversing a previously declining trend in 2025. The AA highlighted that...

Published: 14 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk Students across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are waking up to their A-level results on Thursday, with more than a quarter of entries anticipated to secure the highest grades. These results will play a crucial role in determining whether young people progress to university, vocational training, apprenticeships, or employment. Last year, 27.8 per cent of UK A-level entries were awarded an A...

Published: 14 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk The UK is experiencing its fourth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 34°C in parts of England, while thunderstorms are forecast later in the week. An amber heat health alert remains in place until 6pm on Wednesday for the West Midlands, East Midlands, South East, London, and the East of England, while the remainder of England...

Published: 14 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk As the new Premier League season approaches, a supercomputer analysis by Opta has offered a detailed forecast, casting Liverpool as favorites to retain their crown while signaling a challenging campaign ahead for Manchester United. According to the algorithm, Liverpool have a 28.5% chance of securing back-to-back titles for the first time in their history. The Reds dominated last season and now aim...

Published: 14 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online Paris Saint-Germain claimed a thrilling victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Super Cup after a tense penalty shootout in Udine, as Nuno Mendes converted the decisive spot-kick to secure the win for the French champions. The match unfolded as a rollercoaster of emotion, with Spurs looking poised to assert dominance for much of regulation time before PSG staged...

Published: 14 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online New guidelines proposed for UK police to disclose the ethnicity and immigration status of criminal suspects in high-profile cases have drawn sharp criticism from race campaigners, who warn that such measures risk fueling “dog-whistle politics” and exposing Black and brown communities to increased vulnerability. While officials argue the guidance is intended to combat misinformation, critics insist it may exacerbate...

Published: 14 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. English Chronicle Online. The BBC has issued an apology and retrospectively edited a segment of Radio 4’s Thought for the Day following controversy over remarks made by Krish Kandiah, the theologian and head of the Sanctuary Foundation, who described comments by senior Conservative politician Robert Jenrick about asylum seekers as “xenophobia.” Kandiah’s remarks, delivered on Wednesday’s Today programme, prompted a strong response...

Published: 13 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk The US State Department has raised serious concerns about the human rights situation in the United Kingdom, citing “significant human rights issues” and restrictions on free speech. The report states that conditions worsened in 2024, with credible evidence of restrictions on expression and incidents of antisemitically motivated crimes, violence, and threats following the 7 October Hamas attacks in Israel. Although the report...

Published: 13 August. The English Chronicle Desk Learner drivers in the UK will soon be required to demonstrate life-saving CPR skills as part of their driving theory tests. From early next year, new questions covering CPR techniques and the use of defibrillators will be included, ensuring that aspiring drivers are prepared to act in emergencies. To progress to a practical driving test, learners must still achieve a minimum of 43...