Politics

Published: 25 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The student loans crisis in England has escalated, leaving graduates across the country deeply frustrated. Labour backbench MPs have criticised the government, claiming the student loans system unfairly burdens graduates with debts that continuously grow despite monthly repayments. Central to this outrage is the so-called “plan 2” student loans, taken out by around 5.8 million students between 2012...

Published: 25 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Tensions over Iran have sharply intensified in Washington this week. The phrase Iran tensions now dominates political debate across Capitol Hill. Just hours before delivering his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump signalled a tougher stance on Tehran. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio provided a classified update to senior lawmakers. The developments have stirred fresh...

Published: 25 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Wales’s Senedd has voted to support Westminster’s assisted dying bill, marking a historic shift. The focus keyword assisted dying appears early, highlighting the growing debate surrounding terminally ill patient rights in Wales. In a tense session stretching into Tuesday night, members voted 28 in favour and 23 against, with two abstentions, reflecting the contentious nature of the legislation...

Published: 25 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Peter Mandelson has sharply criticised police following his arrest, insisting the claims against him were entirely unfounded and motivated by a misunderstanding regarding his intentions to leave the country. Lawyers representing Mandelson stressed that his detention by the Metropolitan Police Service on Monday was prompted by a false suggestion he might relocate abroad, highlighting the absence of any...

Published: 25 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Education leaders and MPs in England have cautiously welcomed the government’s new SEND plan, while expressing serious concerns about the potential workload and implementation challenges for schools. The proposals, announced by Bridget Phillipson, aim to ensure that every child with special educational needs receives tailored support, but officials and teachers warn the plans could place significant pressure on...

Published: 25 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Political donations in cryptocurrency should face an urgent temporary ban to prevent foreign interference. The focus on crypto in political finance has intensified following global security concerns and the increasing use of digital currencies in campaigns. Matt Western, chair of the national security committee, stressed that a moratorium is necessary until robust safeguards are in place to verify...

Published: 25 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Reform UK has ignited fierce political debate after unveiling plans for a sweeping Reform UK repeal of key Labour-era protections. In a speech that set the tone for the party’s economic strategy, senior figures confirmed they would scrap flagship laws covering workers’ rights and tenant safeguards. The proposed Reform UK repeal has already drawn anger from trade unions,...

Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Donald Trump’s luxury resorts have increasingly become a powerful tool for political influence, profit, and access. Since his inauguration last year, officials from countries including Israel and Argentina, as well as state politicians from Iowa, have visited Trump resorts 145 times, according to Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (Crew), a leading watchdog organisation. These visits highlight...

Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Nigeria has witnessed a stark contrast between celebration and crisis, as a lavish Nigeria wedding unfolded amid widespread violence across the country. The ceremony, marking the unions of five sons and five daughters of junior defence minister Bello Matawalle, spanned six days in Abuja and drew extraordinary attention for its opulence and scale. Social media users described the...

Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has launched a sharp critique in the escalating debate surrounding Albanese One Nation tensions, arguing the party does not stand for working Australians. In a wide-ranging interview that quickly drew national attention, he suggested the minor right-wing party was closer to billionaire interests than to the factory floor. His remarks also targeted independent senator...