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Why cases of blackmail and sextortion are on the rise
Between 2023 and 2024, police recorded a record high of 37,959 blackmail offences in England and Wales but what’s behind the increase in this type of crime? Alexandra McCready is Head of Reputation and Privacy for law firm, Vard… -
What can we learn from the VE Day commemorations?
After several days of commemoration events to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, culminating in a memorial service today at Westminster Abbey, we’re joined by Laura Clouting, Senior Curator at the Imperial War Museum, to explore why the his… -
India launches missiles into Pakistan-controlled territory
Tensions are rising between two nuclear powers after India launched missile strikes into Pa… -
Will Labour’s VISA crackdown benefit the UK?
The Home Office has announced plans to crackdown on VISA applications to the UK. -
Short term holiday lets 'are rented unlawfully'
The Government has been urged to take action after new research has found that more than half of London’s short-term holiday let properties are rented unlawfully. The London Standard’s Local Democracy Reporter, Noah Vickers… -
What does the US-Ukraine deal really mean?
The United States and Ukraine have announced an economic deal which will tie the two countries together in a joint reinvestment fund for Ukraine’s reconstruction.But what are the finer points of the deal and how could it impact any peac… -
Should London ban 'supersize' SUVs?
New research that reveals people hit by SUVs are 44 percent likely to die… -
London fire: is the UK’s power network in trouble?
With firefighters in London battling a huge blaze at an electrical substation, just over a month since a similar incident brought Heathrow Airport to a standstill, how worried should we be about the frequency of these substation fires? -
NHS plans autism and ADHD tests for children at gender clinics
The NHS is set to overhaul how it supports young people with gender dysphoria, with new proposals to… -
Will tougher laws prevent dangerous cycling?
Cyclists who kill pedestrians by dangerous cycling could now face life imprisonment in England and Wales under proposed changes to the law which are currently going through Parliament. The London Standard’s Melanie McDonag…
