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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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10:02

Labour party conference: Sir Keir Starmer says...

The Standard ·

2024/09/24

The UK Prime Minister has delivered his first Labour party conference speech since coming to power. Sir Keir Starmer reassured the UK that despite difficult decisions ahead there is light at the end of the tunnel. He went on to promise to “build a new Britain” with a crackdown on benefit fraudsters, a promise to house all veterans, and by reducing the UK’s reliance on foreign workers.The Standard’s Political Editor, Nicholas Cecil, joins the podcast from Liverpool and unpacks everything covered

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10:56

Reeves promises to ‘rebuild Britain’ but is Starmer’s...

The Standard ·

2024/09/23

The Labour party conference is fully underway and today’s big speech was from the Chancellor Rachel Reeves.The Standard’sPolitical Editor, Nicholas Cecil, joins us from Liverpool to discuss the key points from the speech, and reveals the findings of our Ipsos poll which indicate the honeymoon might already be over for Sir Keir Starmer after less than three months in power.In part two, we speak to Maurizio Roccato, criminal historian at the University of Turin in Italy and the curator of London’s

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20:32

Sustainable Travel: Exploring Vietnam & community...

The Standard ·

2024/09/21

Come with us as we travel to Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An and Cat Ba Island. Sustainable travel expert Juliet Kinsman and journalist Jon Weeks explore the best Vietnam has to offer; travelling via overnight train, exploring eco-resorts doing things differently, kayaking among breathtaking scenery, and tasting the best food you’ll ever eat. Find out how trips like this actually benefit the country you're visiting, in this case, a country that’s experienced centuries of cultural change, occupation and war, but

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14:59

Fears of full-scale war as Israel hits Lebanon with...

The Standard ·

2024/09/20

Fears are growing over the potential of a full-scale war after Israel hit southern Lebanon with its most intense air strikes in nearly a year, raising tensions with Hezbollah.Our Defence Editor, Robert Fox, discusses what the latest developments mean for this conflict, where this leaves the Western allies, and reveals the wider impact of the Middle East crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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11:59

Exclusive: Transport Secretary prepares to take on...

The Standard ·

2024/09/19

Our Political Editor, Nicholas Cecil, discusses what happened when he spoke to Louise Haigh about her plans for the future of British transport, including how they are going to ‘modernise outdated work practices’ on strike-plagued railways and get trains running on time. Plus, more on the Sir Keir Starmer gifts row and Sue Gray's salary reveal.In part two, our Chief Political Correspondent, Rachael Burford, explains why Global Radio are taking Westminster council to court over Leicester Square

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12:33

Secretive fast-track courts: vulnerable people...

The Standard ·

2024/09/18

A major Evening Standard and ITV News investigation has found grieving families, pensioners with dementia, and even dead people have been wrongly prosecuted in Britain’s secretive fast-track courts,.The Standard’s courts correspondent Tristan Kirk discusses the latest evidence his ongoing investigation has uncovered, why this secretive process is still happening and the calls for reform.In part two, more on the proposed plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street as it’s emerged cyclists will be banned

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15:47

Sadiq Khan’s battle for Oxford Street

The Standard ·

2024/09/17

Is London’s Oxford Street, the UK’s most famous shopping district, about to become pedestrianised? Ross Lydall, The Standard’s City Hall Editor and Transport Editor, walks us through the proposed plans and explains why Sadiq Khan is facing a battle against Westminster Council.Plus, we close London Fashion Week with Junior Fashion Editor, Joe Bromley, who reveals all the highlights and the trends to follow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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12:34

Will UK adopt Italy-Albania style asylum scheme?

The Standard ·

2024/09/16

Sir Keir Starmer flew to Italy to meet with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss the country’s asylum processing scheme. We speak with our Political Editor Nicholas Cecil to find out what it could mean for the UK.And in part two it’s Emmys 2024. We’re joined by arts and culture writer and commissioning editor Vicky Jessop to discuss the highlights, such as a three award win for Baby Reindeer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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14:32

Shahroo Izadi: How to lose weight for good...

The Standard ·

2024/09/14

For this special episode we're joined by weight-loss specialist Shahroo Izadi to talk about her upcoming masterclass for The Standard called 'how to lose weight for good'. In this episode host Nicola Barron and Shahroo discuss:Why so many of us find it hard to stick to dietsMaintaining a heathy weight and enjoying foodThe kindness methodPlus much more!For all listeners we’re running a special 15% discount across all our classes this month with the code BACKTOSCHOOL <link>Tap the links to hear

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13:07

TfL cyber attack: what next for passenger data?

The Standard ·

2024/09/13

Transport for London has admitted a cyber attack hitting its IT systems is much worse than initially thought.Ross Lydall has the latest on the investigation, the risk to passenger data - plus, what's happening with Central Line delays linked to ongoing rolling stock refurbishment.In part two, a new wave of fixed mortgage rate cuts is on the way for lucky borrowers on Friday 13 as home loan costs continue to fall.Evening Standard business editor Jonathan Prynn examines data showing major high street

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10:01

Stephen Lawrence family’s enduring heartache ahead of...

The Standard ·

2024/09/12

The father of Stephen Lawrence has spoken of his son’s legacy and the family’s enduring heartbreak ahead of what would have been the teenager’s 50th birthday.Stephen, a black 18-year-old aspiring architect, was stabbed to death in a racist attack by a group of young white men in April 1993, in Eltham, south London.Evening Standard crime correspondent Anthony France has interviewed Dr Neville Lawrence, who told our journalist the world was robbed of a “special” young man “who loved people for who

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16:41

Trump-Harris presidential debate: analysis & key points

The Standard ·

2024/09/11

Kamala Harris pummelled Donald Trump at their first - and potentially only - White House election debate, forcing the former president onto the defensive and subsequently winning the prized endorsement of Taylor Swift.Evening Standard deputy political editor Jitendra Joshi reports Democratic vice president Harris exploited her experience as a courtroom prosecutor to convey the Republican as unfit for office - while Trump pushed back against claims that he endangers the Constitution.In part two,

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10:02

Get out of jail free: 1,700 prisoners released early

The Standard ·

2024/09/10

Around 1,700 prisoners were being freed on Tuesday in the first wave of early release to ease the overcrowding crisis in jails despite new warnings that some are certain to reoffend.Evening Standard home affairs editor Martin Bentham reports each of the inmates being released will have served only 40 per cent of the prison term they were handed by the courts in an emergency measure ordered by the Government to stop jails running out of space for new suspects and convicts.In part two, the Princess of

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11:35

Starmer’s winter fuel cut: the London MPs backing revolt

The Standard ·

2024/09/09

London MPs have joined a Commons movement challenging the axing winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners.Evening Standard political editor Nicholas Cecil has Monday morning's details on an early day motion calling for the Starmer government’s hugely controversial cuts to be postponed.In part two, a look at how construction of the huge new HS2 station at Old Oak Common will see years of Christmas closures and diversions for passengers using at Paddington.Transport editor Ross Lydall discusses

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16:41

How to stay focussed with Memory Grand Master, Mark...

The Standard ·

2024/09/07

Nicola Barron (Masterclasses) is joined by Mark Channon, productivity coach and World Memory Grand Master no less, to explore ways in which we can stay focussed and get things done. Plus, boost your power of recall with Mark’s memory technique.For all listeners we’re running a special 15% discount across all our classes this month, when youenter the promo code BACKTOSCHOOL. To hear our previous episode on how to thrive as an introvert, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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15:15

Prisons crisis: Could UK offenders be sent to Estonia?

The Standard ·

2024/09/06

The UK government is reportedly considering sending offenders to serve sentences in Estonian prisons to ease overcrowding in Britain’s jails. Although it’s not officially been confirmed, cabinet minister Angela Eagle says ‘anything’ is being considered to ease the prisons crisis.Our Courts Correspondent, Tristan Kirk, reveals what we know so far about this potential option, and discusses the urgent issues facing our country’s prisons.In part two, film critic Jo-Ann Titmarsh joins us from the Venice

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14:02

After Grenfell inquiry, what's next for criminal...

The Standard ·

2024/09/05

Bereaved families of victims who died in the Grenfell Tower fire say those complicit in the 2017 disaster must face justice - but face waiting at least a further two years for any charges to be brought.It came as PM Sir Keir Starmer issued an apology from the British state to families and survivors following the publication of a damning public inquiry report - amid growing calls to overhaul fire safety and building cladding laws.Evening Standard political editor Nicholas Cecil discusses reaction to

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10:00

Grenfell Tower Inquiry: damning report & fight for...

The Standard ·

2024/09/04

The Grenfell Tower Inquiry has delivered a damning final report into the disaster that claimed 72 lives.It found the west London tower was turned into a death trap in June 2017 by “dishonest” construction firms, architects and negligent politicians who ignored fire safety for decades.Bereaved families and survivors vowed to continue their fight for justice, with Wednesday's report paving the way for criminal prosecutions over one of the worst disasters in modern British history.A seven-year public

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11:32

Israel arms suspension: UK decision backlash

The Standard ·

2024/09/03

The UK Defence Secretary has told his Israeli counterpart that the British government is ‘following the law’ with its decision to suspend around 30 arms export licences over the Gaza conflict.The Government says that humanitarian concerns and the treatment of detainees were among the reasons why they suspended some arms sales to Israel, amid concerns a “clear risk” exists that they could be used to breach international humanitarian law.Nicholas Cecil, the Standard’s Political Editor, explains the

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14:10

Ofsted one-word grading scrapped, now what?

The Standard ·

2024/09/02

It’s been announced that the one and two-word Ofsted ratings for schools will be scrapped with immediate effect.The Government said the change, which follows the suicide of head teacher Ruth Perry in 2023, was needed to reduce the high stakes for schools and give parents a better picture.Darren Northcott, National Official for Education at NASUWT, gives his reaction and discusses whether the changes go far enough.In part two, the Standard’s culture writer, Vicky Jessop, joins us to discuss why Oasis

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