Science & Technology

Starmer Defends Digital ID Plan Amid Growing Criticism

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...

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Met Launches Drones to Respond Rapidly to 999 Calls

Published: 23 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Metropolitan Police in London is trialling a new programme that will see remote drones launched autonomously from the tops of buildings to respond to 999 calls, providing faster aerial support for officers on the ground. The initiative, named Drone as First Responder (DFR), represents a significant step in using technology to improve policing efficiency, situational awareness, and...

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UK Campaigners Launch Bill to Grant Legal Rights to Nature

Published: 23 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A groundbreaking proposal seeking to change the legal status of nature is being launched today in the House of Lords, marking a potentially historic moment for environmental law in the United Kingdom. The UK Nature’s Rights Bill, a private member’s initiative, aims to legally enshrine the principle that there can be no lasting economic progress or social justice...

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Harry and Meghan join global AI leaders urging superintelligence ban

Published: 22 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have added their voices to a growing chorus of scientists, entrepreneurs, and Nobel laureates calling for an immediate ban on developing superintelligent artificial intelligence systems. The couple is among a broad coalition of global figures who warn that unchecked advances in AI could have profound social, economic, and existential consequences if allowed...

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Eurostar to launch doubledecker trains through Channel Tunnel by 2031

Published: 22 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk.  The English Chronicle Online. Eurostar has unveiled ambitious plans to introduce double-decker trains through the Channel Tunnel, a move aimed at addressing increasing demand for international rail travel from the United Kingdom to continental Europe. The announcement follows the signing of a €2bn (£1.7bn) contract with French train manufacturer Alstom for the delivery of between 30 and 50 new trains, with operations...

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Reform UK candidate fined £19,000 after using AI-generated cases to challenge election

Published: 21 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A Reform UK candidate has been handed a £19,000 court bill after attempting to overturn her election defeat using legal references that were found to be fabricated by artificial intelligence. Liz Williams, a candidate in Worcestershire, lost a tightly contested local election to Green Party rival Hannah Robson after the vote ended in a dramatic dead heat, ultimately...

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Runners’ records at risk as Garmin goes to war with Strava

Published: 21 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A major rift has erupted in the world of digital fitness tracking as smartwatch giant Garmin and exercise app Strava become embroiled in a bitter legal and commercial battle that threatens to erase years of athletes’ records. Millions of runners, cyclists and swimmers who rely on the two platforms fear their workout histories and performance data could soon...

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Ferrari limits UK car exports amid tax-driven shifts

Published: 17 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Ferrari has significantly reduced the number of cars it sends to the UK, responding to shifts in the country’s tax landscape and concerns about declining residual values. The move reflects broader trends in the luxury car market as some wealthy individuals reconsider their UK residency in the wake of recent fiscal changes. The Italian carmaker began limiting exports...

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UK to Test Digital ID Scheme with Veteran Card

Published: 17 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The news has been carefully collected from social media, verified through international and UK-based news sources, and thoroughly cross-checked with detailed online data. It has been crafted with full professionalism, responsibility, and complete impartiality, while maintaining an engaging and human-centred style that draws the reader in. The report has been expanded and presented in sufficient detail, with longer...

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‘Game-Changing’ HIV Prevention Jab Set for NHS Approval

Published: 17 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A groundbreaking injection designed to prevent HIV is set to be approved for use in England and Wales, marking a major milestone in the nation’s efforts to eliminate new transmissions of the virus. The long-acting jab, known as cabotegravir (CAB-LA), will offer an alternative to the daily oral medication currently used for HIV prevention, known as pre-exposure prophylaxis...

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