Politics

Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The debate over net migration has returned to the centre of British politics following fresh academic findings. A new study suggests that efforts to train more domestic workers may not significantly reduce net migration levels. The research, produced by the University of Oxford’s Migration Observatory, questions whether stricter rules on employers will deliver the intended outcome. It finds...

Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The long-anticipated Norfolk devolution deal has dramatically unravelled after a bitter dispute over postponed local elections. The collapse follows a sharp reversal by the UK government, which abandoned earlier plans to delay elections in areas undergoing restructuring. At the centre of the row stands Kay Mason Billig, leader of Norfolk County Council, who announced that her authority would...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The future of the UK border project has been thrown into uncertainty after ministers halted a £110 million digital border scheme designed to ease post-Brexit trade friction. The ambitious UK border project was originally presented as a central pillar of Britain’s independent trade policy following departure from the European Union. Yet after years of delays, mounting costs and...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Nigel Farage is preparing a significant announcement within Reform UK, signalling a reshuffle that could redefine the party’s economic strategy. At the centre of this move stands Robert Jenrick, who is expected to be unveiled as Reform Chancellor in a bold political step. The decision, if confirmed, would place the former Conservative cabinet minister in charge of shaping...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. North Korea has unveiled a new housing district in Pyongyang dedicated to families of soldiers killed in the Ukraine war. The development, described as a tribute to those lost in the Ukraine war, marks a significant political gesture by leader Kim Jong-un. State media confirmed the completion of Saeppyol Street in the capital’s Hwasong district. The project is...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Bangladesh witnessed a historic moment as Tarique Rahman sworn in marked a new political chapter in Dhaka. The ceremony unfolded on Tuesday inside the national parliament complex, where newly elected lawmakers pledged loyalty to the republic. The event signalled the formal return to elected governance after months of political uncertainty. For many citizens, the image of Tarique Rahman...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The 60 Minutes exit of trust in political leadership parallels the mounting challenges facing Angus Taylor, who has unveiled a new frontbench designed to confront Labor directly. From the outset, Taylor’s reshaped shadow ministry reflects a broader struggle to preserve the Liberal party’s relevance amid dwindling voter confidence. With critics deeming the party increasingly irrelevant, only committed loyalists...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Ukraine and Russia will meet this week in Geneva for a critical round of talks, marking a significant moment in ongoing diplomacy. The focus keyword “Ukraine Russia talks” highlights the high stakes of these discussions, which come just days before the fourth anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale invasion. Ukrainian and Russian delegations, alongside US representatives, will attempt to explore...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK-California energy deal has sparked a sharp political storm across the Atlantic this week. Former US president Donald Trump launched a fierce attack on the agreement, criticising both the British government and Gavin Newsom for deepening cooperation on climate and clean technology. His remarks, delivered during an interview with Politico, have quickly reverberated through diplomatic and political...

Published: 16 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In a tumultuous chapter of British political news, Labour Together probe has become the centre of fierce scrutiny as the Cabinet Office confirms it is examining claims linked to journalists’ investigation of UK policy funding and press freedoms. The focus on Labour Together probe emerged when a controversial report, commissioned by the thinktank and produced by a PR...