Politics

Published: ২৭ October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to lead a high-profile delegation of senior British business leaders to Saudi Arabia on Monday, marking her first visit to the Gulf in six years. The mission is part of the UK government’s ongoing efforts to deepen economic and trade relations with a region that has long faced international criticism for its...

Published: ২৭ October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In a powerful plea to parliament, over 1,200 leading health professionals across the UK have called for the swift passage of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, describing it as a “gamechanging” piece of legislation crucial to protecting future generations from the devastating consequences of smoking and nicotine addiction. The letter, signed by doctors, nurses, public health directors, and...

Published: ২৭ October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In a bid to salvage rapidly deteriorating ties with Washington, Russia dispatched Kirill Dmitriev, the Kremlin’s top economic envoy, to the United States in what experts describe as a desperate attempt to influence US policy. Dmitriev, a Stanford-educated former Wall Street executive, arrived with a high-stakes mission: to demonstrate Moscow’s willingness to engage in constructive dialogue, even as...

Published: ২৭ October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The debate over the Employment Rights Bill has intensified as the UK parliament approaches the final stages of the legislation, with the Conservative Party urging peers to consider a last-minute compromise that could dilute Labour’s ambitious workers’ rights reforms. The bill, if passed in its current form, would grant employees protection from unfair dismissal from the very first...

Published: 24 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Ireland heads to the polls on Friday to elect a new president, with voters choosing between two female candidates for the largely ceremonial role that carries a seven-year term. The election comes as the country prepares to replace Michael D. Higgins, who has served the maximum two terms since 2011. Catherine Connolly, a 68-year-old left-wing independent lawmaker backed...

Published: 24 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has outlined his vision for the government’s controversial digital ID scheme, aiming to reassure the public and counter mounting criticism over privacy and cybersecurity concerns. The proposal, first announced last month, has faced intense scrutiny from civil liberties groups, consumer advocates, and members of the public, many of whom fear its implications for personal...

Published: 24 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In a dramatic and historic political upset, Labour has lost its long-standing dominance in Caerphilly, a constituency it had held for over a century. The by-election victory by Plaid Cymru represents a significant shift in Welsh politics, shaking the foundations of Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership and highlighting a collapse of support in what has traditionally been a Labour...

Published: 23 October 2025. The English Chronicle Des. The English Chronicle Online. Prince William is reportedly taking charge of the Palace’s response to the ongoing Prince Andrew scandal, following widespread criticism over the monarchy’s slow handling of the matter. Sources indicate that the Prince of Wales is closely involved in discussions about the future of the monarchy amid growing cabinet unease. “William is on it,” a Whitehall source told BBC...

Published: 23 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A secret report has revealed that the Home Office is plagued by a “culture of defeatism” when it comes to immigration enforcement, exposing deep-rooted dysfunction across the department. The findings, authored by Tory MP Nick Timothy, a former adviser in the Home Office, paint a picture of an organisation struggling with internal conflict, poor processes, and a reluctance...

Published: 23 October 2025. The English Chronicle Des. The English Chronicle Online. Ed Miliband has pledged to immediately begin construction of new nuclear power stations in Scotland if the SNP is voted out of office in next year’s Holyrood election. Speaking on energy policy, the UK Energy Secretary said that building nuclear plants would provide a reliable power supply and create thousands of clean energy jobs across Scotland. For nearly...