Science & Technology

Published: 14 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Government risks losing public support over its proposals for digital IDs, Labour MPs have warned, raising concerns over both civil liberties and the potential cost of implementing such a system. Nadia Whittome, Richard Burgon, Charlotte Nichols, and Stella Creasy questioned the necessity of digital IDs, asking whether public funds could be better spent on more pressing issues....

Published: 13 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In a groundbreaking development for Britain’s low-carbon energy ambitions, energy companies have successfully conducted the first real-life trial of hydrogen blending in the UK gas network. A 2% blend of green hydrogen was injected into the gas grid and used to power the Brigg power station in North Lincolnshire, supplying electricity to the national grid and marking a...

Published: 13 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Katie Mitchell, the UK’s longest-surviving recipient of a combined heart and lung transplant, has spoken of the “gift of a normal life” that organ donation gave her, inspiring hope for others facing the challenges of life-saving surgery. Now 53, Mrs Mitchell underwent the groundbreaking procedure 38 years ago at just 15 years old, defying the odds in a...

Published: 13 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Genetic testing could soon offer patients with multiple myeloma a clearer understanding of whether their disease is likely to return within 18 months, researchers have revealed. A new study suggests that combining traditional DNA analysis with RNA gene expression tests can identify “hidden risks” that conventional methods may miss, potentially transforming how doctors predict and treat this complex...

Published: 10 October 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Yvette Cooper has defended the Government’s plan to introduce digital ID for children as young as 13, amid growing public debate over the controversial expansion of the scheme. The Foreign Secretary argued that many teenagers already use similar forms of identification and described the proposed “standardised” system as the right approach to ensure consistency across public...

Published: 09 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Public confidence in primary care services is under strain as a major new survey reveals that the majority of general practitioners in England feel compelled to rush through patient appointments, citing relentless workload pressures and inadequate consultation time. The findings, released by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), paint a stark picture of a profession under intense...

Published: 09 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced a £4 million cyber counter-offensive aimed at combating Russian hacking and disinformation in the western Balkans. The initiative comes ahead of a summit with foreign ministers from the region, focusing on strengthening digital defences, safeguarding media integrity, and countering electoral manipulation. The funding is intended to bolster the capabilities of Balkan states...

Published: 09 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Britain faces potential “tight days” in energy supply this winter, according to the National Energy System Operator (Neso), though new battery storage and imported electricity are expected to help maintain stability. While overall electricity margins are at their highest since 2020, periods of heightened demand could require intervention from the energy industry. Neso’s winter outlook highlights that electricity...

Published: 09 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK government is preparing to increase the amount the NHS pays for medicines by up to 25% following weeks of intensive negotiations with pharmaceutical companies and the Donald Trump administration. The move aims to resolve a prolonged standoff over drug pricing, which has been cited as a factor in recent investment pauses by major pharma firms, including...

Published: 08 October 2025. The English Chronicle Online. A 17-year-old teenager and a 22-year-old man have been arrested in connection with a high-profile cyber attack that compromised sensitive information belonging to approximately 8,000 children at the London-based nursery chain, Kido. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the suspects were detained in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, on suspicion of computer misuse and blackmail. Both remain in custody as investigations continue, with authorities working...