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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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15:19

UK cousin of Israeli hostage tells of family’s agony

The Standard ·

2025/01/23

The British cousin of an Israeli hostage held by Hamas in Gaza has described his family’s ongoing anguish ahead of a milestone update on the fate of the remaining captives this weekend.Adam Ma’anit, who’s from Brighton and is digital communication officer at the Board of Deputies of British Jews, told The Standard podcast they are hoping for news very soon about Tsachi Idan, who is among 94 remaining hostages.Idan was dragged away from his kibbutz home after his 18-year-old daughter, Maayan, was

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10:58

Chancellor Reeves on UK investment mission

The Standard ·

2025/01/22

UK chancellor Rachel Reeves will bid for more investment in Britain as she travels to the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos this week.Reeves is expected to meet the heads of major international banks during her two-day Swiss visit to promote Britain’s fiscal credentials for the future.But it comes amid record government borrowing, government department cuts ahead and minuscule growth of just 0.1 per cent.The Standard podcast is joined by Ashwin Kumar, director of research and policy at

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10:34

David Larbi: Finding Everyday Happiness

The Standard ·

2025/01/21

Join host Nicola Barron in conversation with David Larbi, the poet, writer, and musician who has built a million-strong community through his authentic takes on mindfulness across TikTok and Instagram. In this illuminating episode, David shares insights from his debut bookFrequently Happy: 52 Mindful Moments to Bring Hope and Joy, exploring how we can find joy in everyday moments and use creativity to reconnect with ourselves.Don't miss David's live online workshopFrequently Happy: Exploring

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14:06

Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration

The Standard ·

2025/01/20

Donald Trump made an astonishing return to the White House on Monday when he was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.The inauguration, which took place at the US Capitol Rotunda building due -3C temperatures, follows four tumultuous years out of office which saw the 78-year-old Republican businessman and ex-reality star survive assassination attempts and face a series of legal cases.We asked Mike Rogers, chief security analyst west at US-based International SOS, about heightened

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15:10

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal: what happens next in Gaza?

The Standard ·

2025/01/17

The Israeli security cabinet has ratified an initial six-week deal with Hamas for a ceasefire in the war that will see some of the hostages held in Gaza being released.The breakthrough marks the cessation of 15 months of fighting since the Hamas terror attacks in Israel on 7 October 2023, and also brings hope of border crossings being reopened for aid to ease the Palestinian humanitarian crisis.The US-brokered ceasefire on Sunday will see the exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails

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11:07

Call for urgent NHS reform to stop patients ‘dying in...

The Standard ·

2025/01/16

A damning report into the state of the NHS has revealed patients are dying in corridors and can go undiscovered for hours.The Royal College of Nursing published findings, based on the experiences of more than 5,000 UK nurses, into the state of care in England’s hospitals as staff try to manage the number of people needing care.The “harrowing” report comes amid soaring ambulance waiting times and tells of patients sitting for days in chairs due to a lack of beds, patients lying in corridors and

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13:35

Inflation dips to 2.5% amid ‘stagflation’ concerns

The Standard ·

2025/01/15

The UK inflation rate unexpectedly fell slightly to 2.5 per cent in December in a surprise boost to embattled Chancellor Rachel Reeves.Figures from the Office for National Statistics revealed a slight drop from 2.6 per cent in November and fell below City forecasts.It comes amid record government borrowing and falls in the pound over the past week.How does this all fit into the wider economic outlook, what might it signal for our shopping baskets - and what about the spectre of ‘stagflation’?The

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14:08

How much will my council tax increase by in 2025?

The Standard ·

2025/01/14

Local councils nationwide are preparing to reveal the bad news to residents about this year’s council tax rises.So, why are our rates rocketing, how much more can we expect to pay - and which authorities are impose the biggest hikes?The London Standard’s chief political correspondent Rachael Burford discusses local government finances and policy for the year ahead.In part two, as millions of Britons reach the halfway mark for Dry January, we look at the benefits and challenges of quitting alcohol

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12:40

Starmer’s ‘AI superpower’ plan: what it means for UK...

The Standard ·

2025/01/13

The Prime Minister has unveiled the government’s AI Opportunity Action Plan in a bid to make Britain a world leader in the artificial intelligence sector.Sir Keir Starmer’s will take forward all 50 recommendations made by tech entrepreneur Matt Clifford, who was commissioned by Science Secretary Peter Kyle to identify AI opportunities.It will see the creation of AI “growth zones” to accelerate planning approvals for data centres, build a new supercomputer and - controversially - allow tech firms to

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14:58

LA wildfires, grooming gangs, HMPV, With Love,...

The Standard ·

2025/01/11

Welcome to The Standard podcast’s round-up special edition.In this episode:How does Sir Keir Starmer plan to cut NHS waiting lists?Golden Globes 2025: Demi Moore, Zoe Saldana & Adrien Brody among winnersChild grooming gangs: government plans new safeguarding law but no public inquiryWhat must be done about London knife crime after boy, 14, killed in stabbingHMPV: what we know about virus risk, symptoms & spreadLA wildfires: future risks of climate changeWhy did the pound hit a 14-month low

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12:47

The London Question: Will Silvertown tunnel be bad...

The Standard ·

2025/01/10

London’s £2.2 billion Silvertown Tunnel beneath the Thames is set to open in the spring - but how will this impact traffic flow on the capital’s roads?There are concerns the crossing, set to impose a toll along with the Blackwall Tunnel, could push vehicles to other points along the river as drivers seek to avoid the charge.And what about cyclists? It’s this week’s ‘The London Question’ posed by the Standard in a comment piece by our transport editor and City Hall editor Ross Lydall, who joins us to

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14:44

LA wildfires: five dead, 130,000 evacuated &...

The Standard ·

2025/01/09

A state of emergency and a toxic air alert have been declared in Los Angeles after huge wildfires killed at least five people and swept through hillsides that are home to many celebrities.Now, 130,000 Angelenos have been forced to evacuate their homes as the city became blanketed in a thick cloud of smoke and ash.Thousands of firefighters are battling to contain the original LA fire in Pacific Palisades, which spread to destroy more than 20 square miles in just two days and is believed to have

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11:08

Mother of bus stabbing victim, 14, pays tribute as...

The Standard ·

2025/01/08

The mother of a 14-year-old boy stabbed to death on a London bus fears her son had been groomed by gangs and exposed to drugs before he was killed.Kelyan Bokassa was attacked on a Route 472 double-decker on Woolwich Church Road just before 2.30pm on Tuesday.His mother, Mary, 50, fought back tears as paid tribute to her “polite” and “caring” son, telling MailOnline he had spent time in care and lived rough on the streets for a year, where she feared criminals took advantage of him.Kelyan is thought

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14:22

Child grooming gangs: government plans new...

The Standard ·

2025/01/07

The government has announced new safeguarding legal guidelines as part of a crackdown on child exploitation in the wake of the grooming gangs scandal.Measures revealed by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper include criminal sanctions for professionals working with children if they don’t report sexual abuse claims.The recommendation is among those within Professor Alexis Jay’s 2015 child sexual abuse inquiry - she also told Radio 4’s Today programme “enough of inquiries” and that instead victims need

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11:20

How does Sir Keir Starmer plan to cut NHS waiting lists?

The Standard ·

2025/01/06

Sir Keir Starmer aims to cut the number of patients waiting more than 18 weeks for NHS treatment by 450,000 within two years.Amid his hopes of a New Year government reboot, the Prime Minister said by the end of 2026 two thirds of patients would be getting treatment in that timeframe.Latest figures show 59 per cent of patients are currently having to wait longer than 18 weeks.Labour’s Elective Reform Plan, published by NHS England, aims to deliver half a million more appointments a year through

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10:31

Snow warning for London amid ‘severe’ UK amber...

The Standard ·

2025/01/03

The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber ‘cold-health alert’ warning for London amid plunging temperatures and a forecast for snow at the weekend.London plunged below zero overnight, with a ”feels-like” temperature of -4C on Friday morning - and more low single-digit chills forecast next week.Nationally, the cold weather blast has seen temperatures drop to -5C overnight with warning of -8C next week.It comes just weeks after devastating floods caused by Storm Darragh.The Standard podcast is

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14:41

How will AI evolve to impact you in 2025?

The Standard ·

2025/01/02

What does the future hold for the evolution of artificial intelligence in 2025? Professor David Shrier, an futurist and artificial intelligence expert at Imperial College Business School, discusses what’s to come.You can hear the full version of this interview on The London Standard’s Tech & Science Daily podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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13:10

Pop culture moments of 2024 revealed

The Standard ·

2024/12/31

Welcome to The Standard podcast’s pop culture review of 2024.In this episode, Mark Blunden is joined by The London Standard’s culture and lifestyle writer India Block to muse on moments that, maybe, drifted across our shared consciousness in the past 12 months.You’ll hear about Euro 2024, Kate Middleton conspiracies, the Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury split, Taylor Swift’s Eras tour, Megan Boni’s ‘Looking for a man in finance’, Willy’s Chocolate Experience debacle and Brat summer.Plus, Olympic

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13:00

Reflect, Recharge, and Redesign Your Life with Selina...

The Standard ·

2024/12/30

As part ofThe Bigger Life Festival,brought to you by Masterclasses from The London Standard, host Nicola Barron is joined bylife and career coachSelinaBarker. In this special Twixmas episode,Selinashares practical tips for reflecting on the past year, recharging your energy, and redesigning your life with purpose. From asking the right questions to turning dreams into reality, it’s the perfect conversation to inspire your 2025 plans.The Bigger Life Festival kicks off on January 27th with three weeks

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13:30

The Standard podcast’s transport news highlights of 2024

The Standard ·

2024/12/27

Welcome to The Standard podcast transport news highlights of 2024In this episode, you’ll hear some of the best bits from our news podcast that's focussed on transport - from four to two wheels, rail and Tube.There’s been plenty of passenger news and a steady stream of news scoops, courtesy of The London Standard’s transport and City Hall editor, Ross Lydall, who you’ll hear through this special edition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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