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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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15:56

Donald Trump hails 'historic dawn of new Middle East'

The Standard ·

2025/10/13

Today Israeli families are welcoming home hostages as hundreds of Palestinian detainees are freed, following Friday’s ceasefire agreement in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump addressed Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, and said that the “the war is over”, with today marking “a new beginning”. He then headed to Egypt for a peace summit with world leaders. Meanwhile, Irish deputy premier Simon Harris said the horrors, genocide and famine in Gaza cannot be forgotten, as he announced an

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16:58

London gets £36.5 million boost to tackle...

The Standard ·

2025/10/10

On World Homeless Day, the government has announced a new £36.5 million funding package to help Londoners facing homelessness this winter. The money will be directed towards supporting families in temporary accommodation, and comes after London boroughs revealed they were collectively spending a staggering £5.5 million a day to tackle homelessness. The New Homelessness Minister Alison McGovern is here to discuss today’s announcement.And in part two, John Darlington, Director of Projects at the World

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16:19

Rogue trader: On the hunt for London's Wolf of Wall...

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2025/10/09

Today, a story of murder, fraud and a fugitive on the run. This week’s special report explores the fascinating tale of city poster boy Anthony Constantinou, who became known as London’s Wolf of Wall Street. Despite amassing a huge fortune with all the trappings of success, he was charged with financial malpractice and sexual misconduct - a spectacular fall from grace. He appeared in the dock for the start of his trial, but then suddenly disappeared. Now he's at the centre of a worldwide manhunt, and

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15:07

Kemi Badenoch vows to abolish stamp duty in...

The Standard ·

2025/10/08

Today Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has promised to abolish stamp duty tax if the Tories form the next government, which will be welcomed by many London buyers. Speaking at the Conservative party conference in Manchester, the embattled Tory leader thanked party members for ‘standing by’ her amid dire poll ratings, and announced a host of new proposed policies. The Standard’s Chief Political Correspondent Rachael Burford is here with the latest.And in part two, The Standard’s Commissioning Editor and

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15:46

The 7 October attacks, two years on

The Standard ·

2025/10/07

Today is the second anniversary of Hamas’ deadly attacks on Israel, which took place on October 7, 2023, and killed 1,200 people, with a further 251 others taken hostage. We’re joined by Maoz Inon, an award-winning Israeli peace activist and co-author of the forthcoming book The future is peace: A Shared Journey Across the Holy Land, who lost both his parents in the Hamas attack. It comes as UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has condemned pro-Palestine student protests taking place today as

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14:53

Tories need to ‘hold our nerve’ amid dire polls, says...

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2025/10/06

Today, Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride has promised that the Conservatives would slash £47 billion from public spending as the party continues to battle dire poll ratings, with some surveys putting them in fourth place. Speaking at the Tory Party Conference in Manchester, he outlined a “radical plan to rebuild our economy”. The Standard’s Chief Political Correspondent Rachael Burford is here with the latest.And in part two, The Standard’s Celebrity Correspondent Tina Campbell joins us to discuss

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14:35

Leading the Charge: Electric London – Powering Up:...

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2025/10/04

London is rapidly expanding its electric vehicle infrastructure, with over 21,000 charging points acrossthe city – nearly a third oftheUK’s total. But to meet its 2030 net zero targets, London will need tens of thousands more, with significant investment required across all boroughs. Upcoming changes totheCleaner Vehicle Discount, which would end EVs’ exemption fromthe congestioncharge, risk slowing that progress.TheElectric London coalition, followingTheStandard’sLeadingtheChargecampaign, is

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17:27

The Jewish community reacts to Manchester’s synagogue...

The Standard ·

2025/10/03

Today, we’re following the attack on worshippers at a Manchester synagogue during one of the holiest days in the Jewish calendar. Amos Schonfield, British Jewish Community activist and leader, joins us to share the devastation it’s caused in the Jewish community.And in part two, The Standard’s Culture Writer India Block joins us to review the much-anticipated 12th album from pop megastar Taylor Swift, The Life of a Showgirl, which is expected to top charts around the world. Hosted on Acast. See

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15:53

Met Police’s racism and misogyny shame after BBC...

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2025/10/02

Scotland Yard chief Sir Mark Rowley has apologised after serving officers called for immigrants to be shot, revelled in the use of force and were dismissive of rape claims in an undercover BBC documentary, which was aired on Wednesday night. He said the behaviour of some at Charing Cross Police exposed by Panorama is “reprehensible and completely unacceptable” - but he denied that the Met Police is institutionally racist. Dr Aaron Winter, a senior lecturer in sociology at Lancaster University,

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14:48

Starmer pledges rethink on international law to stop...

The Standard ·

2025/10/01

Today, on the final day of the Labour Party Conference, Sir Keir Starmer has signalled that his government is planning to change the way human rights laws are applied to tackle the challenge of “mass migration”. The Prime Minister says he won’t ‘tear down’ international laws but says a rethink is needed on how they are applied. The Standard’s Chief Political Correspondent Rachael Burford is here with the latest.And in part two, The Standard’s News Reporter Megan Howe joins us to discuss the latest

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16:41

Will Trump’s 20-point peace plan end the war in Gaza?

The Standard ·

2025/09/30

Today Donald Trump’s newly unveiled peace plan for Gaza has already been hailed by some world leaders as the best chance to end Israel’s war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threw his support behind it at a joint press conference with the US President - and it has been backed by a number of Arab nations including Qatar and Egypt. But is it a viable solution to ending the conflict? David Wearing, an Assistant Professor in International Relations at the University of Sussex, and expert on UK

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16:12

Reeves warns Farage is ‘greatest threat’ to British...

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2025/09/29

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has branded Nigel Farage’s agenda the “single greatest threat” to British people’s livelihoods at her Labour Party Conference speech in Liverpool. She vowed to stand by Labour’s manifesto pledge not to raise taxes on working people - but has left the door open to changing VAT rules. The Standard’s Chief Political Correspondent Rachael Burford is here with the latest.And in part two, author and podcast host Jack Guinness reflects on his family history after watching Netflix’s

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16:50

Will digital ID cards stop illegal working?

The Standard ·

2025/09/26

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said plans for a new digital ID held on people’s phones will be an “enormous opportunity” for the UK and make working illegally tougher. Digital ID will become mandatory as a means of proving the right to work under the plans, which will come into place within the next few years. The Standard’s Chief Political Correspondent Rachael Burford joins us with the latest.And in part two, The Standard’s Culture Writer India Block is here to discuss whether Strictly Come

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16:32

The old Etonian, his president father and brutal...

The Standard ·

2025/09/25

In this week’s special report, in the first of an exclusive three-part series, Noureddin Bongo tells The Standard’s Claudia Cockerell about his hell after his family were ousted in a coup in Gabon, Central Africa.And in part two, Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight is back with a period drama that applies his tried and tested formula to 19th-century Ireland. The Standard’s Culture Writer India Block joins us to review Netflix’s new show House of Guinness, which has been likened to familial saga

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14:45

What's behind Trump's fresh attack on Sadiq Khan?

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2025/09/24

In his speech to the UN General Assembly, US President Donald Trump has made a fresh attack on Sir Sadiq Khan, and claimed London wants to “go to Sharia law”. A spokesperson for Sadiq, London’s first Muslim mayor said: “We are not going to dignify his appalling and bigoted comments with a response." The US presidentalso appeared to change his stance on Ukraine, speculating that Kyiv could win back its land due to Russia’s economic troubles.For analysis, we join The Standard's defence editor Robert

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13:18

UK inflation to be highest in G7 this year

The Standard ·

2025/09/23

Economists are warning that the UK could face one of the highest inflation rates of any major economy this year.New data from the OECD predicts Britain will see the sharpest price rises among G7 nations - a huge blow to the cost of living and a key challenge ahead of the Government's autumn budget in November.In today’s episode, Rachelle Abbott is joined by the Standard’s chief political correspondent Rachael Burford to discuss how the UK compares with other G7 nations, and how Chancellor Rachel

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14:03

Gatwick's £2.2bn second runway plan gets green light

The Standard ·

2025/09/22

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has approved Gatwick’s plans for a second runway. UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has said the privately financed £2.2 bn project will create thousands more jobs.To find out everything, we're joined by the Standard's business editor, Jonathan Prynn.What are the plans, and is this a win-win for the government in the long-run?Plus, fancy eating like a mobster? Despite its price-tag, The Standard's Josh Barrie tells us all about the latest New York import to open in

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11:26

Leading the Charge: Electric London – Clean Air at a...

The Standard ·

2025/09/20

London has made huge strides in cleaning up its air – with nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter levels dropping sharply thanks to bold policies, investment in public transport, and the rise of electric vehicles. But proposed changes to the Cleaner Vehicle Discount could see EV drivers paying the congestion charge from Christmas Day, raising questions about the city’s next steps.It’s why the Electric London coalition, followingThe Standard’sLeading the Chargecampaign, is calling on London Mayor

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17:21

Migrant returned to France after government wins...

The Standard ·

2025/09/19

The second deportation under the government’s ‘one in, one out’ deal with France took place early this morning, as hundreds more migrants risked their lives trying to reach the UK. An Eritrean man, who arrived in the UK on a small boat last month, was on an Air France flight to Paris, which left London Heathrow at 6.15 am. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump suggested Sir Keir Starmer should use the military to tackle the small boats crisis. The Standard’s News Editor Michael Howie is here with the

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17:02

Jimmy Kimmel talkshow taken off air over Charlie Kirk...

The Standard ·

2025/09/18

ABC has pulled late-night host Jimmy Kimmel off air indefinitely over comments he made about the shooting of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. US President Donald Trump celebrated the decision, whilst media figures, unions and free speech organisations have expressed anger and alarm. The entertainer, drag artist and commentator Colin Seymour, who recently won a libel battle against the rightwing activist Laurence Fox, joins us to share his perspective.And in part two, The Standard’s Celebrity

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