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US election fireworks…and tax hikes in Britain? (A Week's a Long Time in Westminster)
Episode 7 of A Week's a Long Time in Westminster: While "Brat" Kamala Harris is all but confirmed as the Democrat presidential nominee, there’s speculation in the UK that Labour are planning to break their tax promises. Nicholas Cecil a… -
Paris Olympics 2024: Your essential guide
The wait is nearly over. The Evening Standard’s Sports Correspondent, Matt Majundie, joins us from Paris to give you the definitive guide on everything you need to know about this year’s Games. From Team GB’s chances of topping the… -
Cashless society: The end of 1p & 2p coins?
The Standard can reveal that the Royal Mint has been told by the Treasury that it would not have to mint any new 1p and 2p coins for general circulation this year - and doesn’t expect to order any more in the coming years. Our Business &… -
UK thrust to front of western alliance
The Evening Standard’s Defence Editor, Robert Fox, explains how the political situations in the US, Germany and France have thrust the UK to the front of the western alliance.Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been pitched into Nato leader… -
Biden drops out: Will it be Harris vs Trump?
Joe Biden has officially dropped out of the 2024 US presidential race, and has publicly endorsed the current Vice-President Kamala Harris to succeed him. But with only 105 days left to go until election day, will it be Harris vs Tr… -
London's best gastropubs: the definitive guide
What is the best pub for food in London?Well, David Ellis, ES going out editor, and Josh Barrie, food writer, have put together a comp… -
West Wing or Rest Wing for Joe Biden? (A Week’s a Long Time in Westminster)
Episode 6 of A Week’s a Long Time in Westminster: As our new PM Sir Keir Starmer tries to unite Britain, Europe and the wider world, there’s plenty of political drama in the US. Nicholas Cecil, Jitendra Joshi and Rachael Burford discuss the key mo… -
Jim Kwik (Brave New World)
In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev talks to bestselling author and brain coach Jim Kwik. Kwik suffered a traumatic brain injury aged 5 and is now a world authority on brain optimisation.To hear the full interview with Ji… -
The King's Speech: Labour's key plans for the country explained
More housing, improved rail services, extra rights for renters and more. Jitendra Joshi and Rachael Burford discuss -
London's drink spiking problem explained as crimes on the rise
Data shows more than 100 spiking cases are happening in London every month. Anthony…