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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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16:03

Trump’s tariffs hit - plus, why so many New Yorkers...

The Standard ·

2025/08/01

Today US President Donald Trump has slapped steep tariffs on exports from dozens of trading partners around the world. At 10 per cent, the UK has been promised the lowest US tariff rate so far. But what does this all mean? Nick Dearden, Director of Global Justice Now - an organisation that campaigns for a fairer global economy - is here to unpack the news.And in part two The Standard’s Going Out Editor and Restaurant Critic David Ellis explains why so many New Yorkers are swapping the Big Apple for

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13:40

The mysterious crime wave shattering London’s high...

The Standard ·

2025/07/31

The Standard’s special report this week examines a worrying pattern of crime taking place in the capital. Shops across London are repeatedly having their windows smashed - yet nothing is stolen. Is it just broken glass, or a shattering conspiracy? The Standard’s Claudia Cockerell has the latest.And in part two, if you’re still craving a summer holiday, freelance travel writer Alicia Miller is here with a roundup of some of the best trips to take before the season ends. Hosted on Acast. See

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16:23

Where is London's worst area for knife crime?

The Standard ·

2025/07/30

Knife crime has soared by 86% in London in a decade, according to a report from the Policy Exchange think tank. Just 20 streets around Oxford Circus and Regent Street accounted for one in every 15 knife attacks across the capital, it found. Former Metropolitan Police Detective Chief Inspector David Spencer shares the findings and explains what needs to happen to tackle the capital's crime epidemic.And in part two, The Standard’s Commissioning Editor and Culture Writer Vicky Jessop shares her

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16:03

UK to recognise Palestine as a state in September...

The Standard ·

2025/07/29

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer chaired an emergency cabinet meeting and announced that the UK will recognise the state of Palestine in September, unless the Israeli government takes steps to end the "appalling situation" in Gaza. Before the announcement, Dr David Wearing, a lecturer in International Relations at the University of Sussex and an expert on UK foreign relations in the Middle East explained what needs to happen to resolve the conflict.And in part two, The Standard’s Head of Culture,

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14:17

Trump in Scotland: Gaza experiencing ‘real...

The Standard ·

2025/07/28

Today Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met Donald Trump at his golf course in Scotland, Turnberry for talks.The humanitarian crisis in Gaza was top of the agenda, but the US President also doubled down on his controversial comments that an “invasion” of migrants is “ruining” Europe.And in part two, The Standard’s Football Writer Simon Collings shares what’s next for The Lionesses after the team won the Women’s Euro 2025 championship yesterday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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15:13

Anti-migrant protests continue at Canary Wharf

The Standard ·

2025/07/24

Anti-migrant protests have continued to erupt this week. The Met Police have responded to a second consecutive night of anti-migrant protests outside the Britannia International Hotel in Canary Wharf, following confirmation that asylum seekers will be accommodated there. Meanwhile, Epping Forest District Council has asked for the immediate and permanent closure of two local asylum hotels, citing a series of “serious incidents” in the area. To unpack these protests and how authorities are reacting,

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13:59

The comeback queens: Can England’s Lionesses win the...

The Standard ·

2025/07/23

England’s Lionesses have clinched their place in the Euro 2025 final, after winning yesterday’s semi-final match against Italy. Teenage striker Michelle Agyemang scored in the 96th minute, to take the game to extra time, before Chloe Kelly sealed the victory by driving home the rebound from her saved penalty. The Standard’s Sports Writer Dom Smith has the latest.And in part two, Will Hosie, Lifestyle Editor of Country Life magazine, and a contributor to The Standard, shares his experience of meeting

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15:44

The ‘world first’ smuggling sanctions set to tackle...

The Standard ·

2025/07/22

The government has stepped up its crackdown on anyone involved in assisting illegal migration in the UK. Foreign secretary David Lammy described the new sanctions, which will be implemented tomorrow, as ‘world first’ measures to tackle people smuggling. The Standard’s Chief Political Correspondent Rachael Burford joins us with the latest.And in part two, John Darlington, director of the World Monuments Fund, explores the history of the Ragged School Museum in the capital’s East End, which is this

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15:52

Why the water industry shake-up is 'doomed to fail'

The Standard ·

2025/07/21

Ofwat is to be scrapped as part of a radical overhaul of a “broken” water regulatory system Environment Secretary Steve Reed confirmed today, following the publication of a major report from the Independent Water Commission. Giles Bristow, CEO of the campaign group Surfers against Sewage, responds to the news - and Paul Powlesland, Barrister at Lawyers for Nature, explains why he decided to become a guardian of the River Roding in East London, to spot illegal sewage leaks.And in part two, Sadiq Khan

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15:44

Why was the Afghan data breach kept secret?

The Standard ·

2025/07/18

A major data breach which led to thousands of Afghans being secretly relocated to the UK became public knowledge for the first time this week. The Standard’s Courts Correspondent Tristan Kirk is here with the latest.And in part two, The Standard’s Head of Culture, Martin Robinson, reviews Apple TV’s The Studio, the must-watch, Emmy-nominated satirical show from Seth Rogen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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13:54

UK unemployment rate rises to highest level since Covid

The Standard ·

2025/07/17

Today unemployment rates have risen to 4.7%, which is the highest rate since the second lockdown of the coronavirus pandemic in 2021. But what’s the truth behind the figures? Professor Ashwin Kumar, Director of Research and Policy at the Institute of Public Policy Research, is here to unpack the data.And in part two, The Standard’s dance critic David Jay explores the uncertain landscape of youth dance, ahead of Sadler’s Wells and Sadler’s Wells East YFX festival. Hosted on Acast. See

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14:37

Inflation nation: why are food prices rising again?

The Standard ·

2025/07/16

The UK rate of inflation has increased to an 18-month high of 3.6% to the shock of economists - and households are facing a new squeeze, with accelerating food, drink and fuel prices. The Standard’s Business Correspondent Jonathan Prynn has the latest.And in part two, The Standard’s comedy critic, Bruce Dessau is here with a preview of this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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16:28

The aristocrat who fell from high society to become a...

The Standard ·

2025/07/15

In an unprecedented trial at The Old Bailey, Constance Marten and Mark Gordon, who went on the run with their newborn daughter, have been found guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence. The Standard’s Courts Correspondent Tristan Kirk has the latest.And in part two, writer Charlotte Ambrose explores the enduring appeal of Carrie Bradshaw’s Sex and the City fashion, which is now reaching new Gen Z audiences via social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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13:04

Will the income tax threshold freeze be extended?

The Standard ·

2025/07/14

Treasury minister Darren Jones has left open the prospect of freezing the thresholds for paying income tax beyond 2028, as the government scrambles to balance the public finances. Pranesh Narayanan, a research fellow within the Institute for Public Policy Research, explains what the impact of this would be, and explores other ways to raise tax revenues.And in part two, lifestyle journalist Jessica Salter reveals why London gym Before the Lights has become a celebrity hangout. Hosted on Acast. See

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13:37

The schools closure crisis hitting London - and the UK

The Standard ·

2025/07/11

In The Standard’s latest special report, reporter Jacob Phillip has been investigating the capital’s vanishing schools, with more than 30 primaries in the capital set to shut or merge before the next academic year. He joins us to unpack the reasons behind this trend, which is also affecting other parts of the UK.And in part two, The Standard’s Head of Culture, Martin Robinson, reviews Justin Bieber’s new surprise album, Swag - which the Canadian singer says is his most personal to date. Hosted on

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37:48

(In)Justice: Killer Privilege | Episode 6: Catch Me...

The Standard ·

2025/07/10

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14:18

The London Mayor’s policing blitz tackling town...

The Standard ·

2025/07/09

Today Sir Sadiq Khan has announced a policing blitz on London’s 20 most blighted town centres for shoplifting, robbery, knife crime and anti-social behaviour. The Standard’s Crime Editor Anthony Frances has the latest.And in part two, The Standard’s Head of Culture, Martin Robinson, gives his verdict on the latest Superman film which is out in cinemas on Friday 11 July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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15:19

Post Office Horizon scandal: Will the postmasters...

The Standard ·

2025/07/08

Today, the first volume of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry report delivered a devastating assessment of the damage done by the scandal, which is one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in British history. It focuses on the “disastrous” impact of false accusations made against at least 1000 postmasters. The Standard’s Courts Correspondent Tristan Kirk has the latest.And in part two, The Standard’s Food and Drink writer Josh Barrie shares how NYC-style pizzas are taking centre stage in the

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15:13

The fallout from the 7/7 London bombings, 20 years on

The Standard ·

2025/07/07

It’s been 20 years since the 7/7 bomb attacks in the capital which killed 52 people and injured several hundred. The Standard is joined by Islamic scholar Thomas Small, and survivor Mustafa Kurtuldu, to discuss the aftermath.You can hear more from Thomas Small in Conflicted - 7/7 The Inside Story, produced by Message Heard for Wondery.And in part two, is Scandinavia the new Mediterranean? Travel writer Alicia Miller joins us to discuss where you might want to visit for a ‘coolcation’ this summer to

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