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The Standard

The Evening Standard

From our headquarters intheheart of London,TheStandard podcastsetstheagenda.Top news insiders discussthepressure-points oftheday’s topics. Hear unrivalled insight on politics, culture, going out, sport, and fashion, with award-winning journalists and celebrity guests.Join us Monday to Friday at 4pm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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15:32

Who felled Enfield’s ancient oak?

The Standard ·

2025/04/15

Police have been called in to investigate the circumstances surrounding the felling of an ancient oak tree in North London. Reports were made to Enfield Council on the 3rd April that the tree, in Whitewebbs Park, had been damaged, sparking local outrage and immediate concerns by the council.Local business owner and campaigner for woodland protection, Lawrence Thor Stephen, fromThors Trees, joins us to explain the ecological significance of the tree, the impact its felling will have on local

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13:00

Why are UK museums losing visitors?

The Standard ·

2025/04/14

Visitor numbers to the UK’s leading art institutions have fallen sharply since the pandemic - with the Tate galleries alone seeing a drop of more than two million visitors in the last five years.In this episode, we hear from Rosie Kay, co-founder of the campaign group Freedom in the Arts, about her opinion piece forThe London Standard. She shares her concerns that ideological messaging is eclipsing artistic and historical exploration, and questions whether a heavy-handed approach to inclusion is

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13:19

Is London the worst place to rent?

The Standard ·

2025/04/11

High prices, rising utility bills, rogue landlords and poor living conditions are all contributing to a growing crisis in London’s rental market and it is young people who are bearing the brunt. With 2.7 million people renting in the city, paying on average around 40% of their income on rent alone, does this make London the worse place to be renting? Jacob Phillips joins us to talk about the challenges faced by many people when it comes to accommodations choices and what impact the Government’s

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16:36

E-bike fires: Can they be stopped?

The Standard ·

2025/04/10

Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters tackled a raging blaze that tore through a block of east London flats late last night. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but witness accounts suggest the fire was started by a faulty e-bike battery. It’s not a unique story - a Standard investigation found fires sparked by “dangerous” e-bikes and e-scooters in London have doubled in just three years. But why do these fires start, and can dodgy e-bikes be stopped? We’re joined by Local

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10:42

Why are the super-rich leaving London?

The Standard ·

2025/04/09

More than 11,000 millionaires have left London in the last 12 months. It’s the biggest exodus of the super-wealthy from any city in the world, second only to Moscow.In this episode, The Standard’s news reporter Bill Bowkett joins us to discuss what’s driving the trend and what it means for London’s economic future.Plus, cuts to the Metropolitan Police meanthe end of officers in schools. The Standard’s crime correspondent Anthony France explains the impact the loss of Safer Schools Officers could

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14:16

The UK’s first baby born from a womb transplant

The Standard ·

2025/04/08

A baby girl has made history as the first child in the UK to be born from a womb transplant. Amy Isabel Davidson was delivered at the end of February after her mum, Grace, received the womb from her older sister, Amy, in 2023. The pioneering transplant procedure follows decades of work by surgeons Professor Richard Smith and Isabel Quiroga.Daniel Keane, Health Correspondent for the Standard joins us to offer an insight into this medical breakthrough and who might be able to benefit from this

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16:05

FTSE Falls, Tariffs Rise: How the UK is responding to...

The Standard ·

2025/04/07

The FTSE 100 plunged to its lowest level in a year as markets reacted to sweeping new US tariffs, including a 25% charge on imported vehicles.The London Standard’s Business Editor Jonathan Prynn breaks down what’s driving the market turmoil, what it could mean for wages, pensions and jobs, and whether the UK’s emergency reforms will be enough to cushion the blow.We also hear from Transport and City Hall Editor Ross Lydall on the opening of London’s brand new £2.2 billion Silvertown Tunnel. He shares

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15:25

Could new powers for the Mayor of London transform...

The Standard ·

2025/04/04

Government proposals could see Sir Sadiq Khan having the final say on whether pubs and clubs can stay open late into the night. But will this help boost London’s night time economy or cause conflict between local councils and the London mayor? The Standard’s Transport and City Hall Editor, Ross Lydall, is here to explain the situation.Plus, as we edge closer to the much-anticipated season finale of one of the most popular TV series in recent years, The Standard’sculture writer, Vicky Jessop, shares

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20:19

How will Trump's tariffs impact the UK?

The Standard ·

2025/04/03

US President Donald Trump unveiled a series of new tariffs today, potentially escalating a global trade war and reversing trade arrangements that have been in place for nearly eight decades. A 10% tariff has been placed on the UK, as a post-Brexit Britain escaped the far harsher tariffs levied on the EU. The London Standard’s Business Editor Jonathan Prynn talks through the responses and repercussions.In part two, which London neighbourhoods have gentrified the most rapidly? Local Democracy reporter

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12:50

Met Police Cuts: what £260million shortfall means for...

The Standard ·

2025/04/02

The Metropolitan Police is facing a £260million funding shortfall, prompting sweeping cuts across the force. 1,700 jobs are at risk, including officers, PCSOs and support staff. London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has pledged to protect frontline response units and increase funding from City Hall, but public trust and service levels could be under pressure.The London Standard’s crime editor Anthony France joins us to explain how the Met’s finances reached this crisis point, which units are most vulnerable,

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15:28

The High Court challenge to VAT on independent school...

The Standard ·

2025/04/01

A three day hearing has commenced at London’s High Court as pupils, their parents and a collection of independent and faith schools appeal against Labour’s policy to impose VAT on school fees.In this episode, Tristan Kirk, the Court Correspondent for The Standard outlines who is bringing the challenge, explains why the hearing has been fast-tracked, and sets out the potential implications of a successful verdict.Plus, Sony Pictures has finally announced the cast for its biopic on The Beatles and the

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12:31

Starmer’s migration summit: 40 nations gather to...

The Standard ·

2025/03/31

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has opened a major summit on illegal migration, bringing together officials from over 40 countries at Lancaster House in London.In this episode we hear from The Standard’s Chief Political Correspondent Rachael Burford about Labour’s strategy to crack down on people smuggling and the role of social media in tackling online exploitation.Plus, as London prepares to open the £2.2 billion Silvertown Tunnel, we hear from Transport for London’s David Rowe and The Standard’s City

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16:22

Spring statement analysis: Labour rebels, welfare...

The Standard ·

2025/03/27

The Chancellor has presented her first highly-anticipated Spring Statement to parliament. More extensive changes were made than expected, after Rachel Reeves' plans were blown off course by lower growth and higher government borrowing costs. Helena Wadia speaks to the London Standard’s Chief Political Correspondent, Rachael Burford, about defence spending, welfare cuts, and Sabrina Carpenter tickets.In part two, H&M have announced they are creating AI model ‘twins’ - digital replicas of models

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15:33

Sentebale: Why can't Prince Harry escape tragedy?

The Standard ·

2025/03/26

News broke late on Tuesday night that PrinceHarry has stepped down from his role as co-founding patron of Sentebale, the charity he set up in memory of his mother. To find out more, we're joined by The London Standard's culture and lifestyle writer India Block.In part two, we join Emma Flynn who is currently starring as Cher Horowitz in the new West End musical, Clueless.We ask her what it's like to play such an iconic role, whether she's met Alicia Silverstone, what Cher would be like in 2025's

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13:41

Government freebies: What's the ministerial code?

The Standard ·

2025/03/25

The row over the Chancellor Rachel Reeves receiving tickets to a Sabrina Carpenter concert at London’s o2 Arena has grown on Tuesday, with Greenwich and Woolwich MP Matthew Pennycook saying that he had never taken a free ticket for the flagship music venue in east London. Speaking to LBC Matthew said he personally did not believe it was “appropriate” to accept them.But what is the ministerial code, and have any rules been broken? We’re joined by The London Standard’s chief political correspondent

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15:46

UK's civil service 'could see 50,000 jobs axed'

The Standard ·

2025/03/24

As we approach this week’s spring statement we join The London Standard’s chief political correspondent Rachael Burford, who explains the government's plans to cut civil service running costs.Chancellor Rachel Reeves is now facing a war with unions amid claims as many as 50,000 people would lose their jobs.In part two we speak to historian Dr Leanne Langley as March 21st marked 200 years since Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony first premiered in the UK.The first performance took place at a popular music

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16:44

Rachel Reeves is about to kill off the night out

The Standard ·

2025/03/21

Restaurant critic David Ellis and food and drink writer Josh Barrie are back. This week they discuss why the upcoming spring statement is going to wreak havoc on London's nightlife industry. This concern comes at the same time as Westminster City Council’s recent proposal of “quiet nights” for pubs, clubs and bars to help curb resident complaints. Josh walks us through his recent article titledThe suffocation of Soho: how London's creative rogue is being sanitised.Plus, how much bottomless lasagne

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17:10

Severance S2 finale: Dichen Lachman on Ben Stiller,...

The Standard ·

2025/03/20

The 76-minute-long season two finale of Severance is almost here, to close what’s been another highly acclaimed series. The London Standard’s culture & lifestyle writer India Block speaks to star of the show, Dichen Lachman, about the chilling finale, technology fears, the writer's strike, and what Ben Stiller is like as a director. To read the full interview click here.In part two, Helena Wadia sits down with Met Office Presenter and Meteorologist Clare Nasir, to discuss London’s soaring

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14:46

80/20 incel rule from Netflix's Adolescence explained

The Standard ·

2025/03/19

Following on from our recent feature about the Netflix show, Adolescence, The London Standard’s columnist and Features Writer, Maddy Mussen joins us to take a deeper look into the language which is being used within the online culture of incels, explaining the word itself and concepts such as the manosphere, sigmas and looksmaxxing.In part two, The London Standard’s Transport and City Hall Editor, Ross Lydall, is here to set out the findings of a recent report which reveals that London’s iconic

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14:22

The London Question: Are London's buses getting more...

The Standard ·

2025/03/18

As part of this week’s The London Question, we’re joined by The London Standard’s Transport and City Hall editor, Ross Lydall, who’s been writing about the safety of our capital’s buses. Why have the numbers in serious injury or fatality not improved, and what can be done to make journeys safer?Plus in part two: a new Netflix series has been creating headlines, earning praise for not only its hard-hitting storyline but also its captivating filming technique.Told across four-parts, each filmed in a

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