Today, a new report from Britain's National Energy System Operator (NESO) has revealed that a power outage which shut Heathrow Airport earlier this year, causing travel chaos for more than 270,000 passengers, was caused by a ‘catastrophic failure’ of equipment in a nearby substation. The Standard’s Business Editor Jonathan Prynn has the latest. And in part two, freelance journalist Edwina Langley shares what to eat, drink and wear if you’re heading to SW19 for this year’s Wimbledon tennis tourna...
Jul 02, 2025•13 min
Transport for London has missed passenger targets, delayed the new Piccadilly line trains and caused chaos on the Central line, but 2,200 Transport for London staff earn six-figure sums, according to exclusive reporting by The Standard’s City Hall and Transport Editor Ross Lydall. And in part two, The Standard’s sports writer Dom Smith explains why this year’s opening day at Wimbledon has been record-breaking for British players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 01, 2025•13 min
The problem of knife crime is usually viewed through the prism of tragedy . But after spending months reporting from inside the capital’s youth courts, The Standard’s Courts Correspondent Tristan Kirk joins us to discuss his special report on the efforts being made to steer children away from crime before it’s too late. And in part two, journalist Alice Cockerell ventures behind the scenes at Wimbledon tennis tournament, with ball boys and ball girls being put through their paces, and bad behavi...
Jun 30, 2025•14 min
With this year’s Wimbledon Championships starting on Monday, The Standard’s live sports writer Matt Verri tells us about meeting Britain’s no.1 tennis star Jack Draper - currently ranked fourth in the world - and whether he has it in him to win a grand slam tournament. Then, as part of The Standard’s Hidden London series, John Darlington, Director of Projects for the World Monuments Fund, explains why he likens Sevendroog Castle in South London to India’s Taj Mahal . Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Jun 27, 2025•17 min
Katja Faber transforms from mother to defender as she gears up for the biggest legal fight of her lifetime – the appeal and ensuing retrial. We examine a Swiss legal loophole that Bennet’s team exploits in an attempt to free him. And just when she least expects it, Katja receives a letter from Bennet himself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 26, 2025•37 min
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a growing backlash to his proposed welfare reform bill, with 120 Labour MPs saying they will back an amendment that threatens the cuts. The Standard’s Chief Political Correspondent Rachael Burford has the latest. And in part two, The Standard’s Commissioning Editor and Culture Writer, Vicky Jessop, joins us as the Glastonbury Festival gates open to share her top tips and the best acts to see at the music extravaganza. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Jun 25, 2025•16 min
The UK may be the start-up capital of Europe, but not when it comes to women. Currently, just 19.1% of active UK companies are female-led. Sharmadean Reid, an award-winning entrepreneur, founder of Stack World, and AXA Startup Angel judge, joins us to discuss the obstacles faced by female entrepreneurs in the UK. 'Hustling and entrepreneurship come naturally to women' Sharmadean told us women don't have issues starting businesses; they have issues growing them, due to a lack of funding. Sharmade...
Jun 24, 2025•12 min
The campaign group Palestine Action has been proscribed under anti-terror laws . Before the announcement was confirmed, Ruth Ehrlich, Head of Policy and Campaigns at the human rights organisations Liberty, explained what it could all mean. And in part two, The Standard’s culture writer India Block tells us about Floweroverlove, the London-based singer-songwriter who is opening for Olivia Rodrigo at the British Summer Time Festival in Hyde Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
Jun 23, 2025•14 min
The future of Notting Hill Carnival is in doubt after a review identified ‘critical public safety concerns’ due to vast crowds. The Standard’s City Hall and Transport Editor Ross Lydall has the latest. And in part two, to celebrate London’s Pride month, Jack Guinness talks about his book ‘The Queer Bible ’, his love for London and the importance of sharing LGBTQ+ stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 20, 2025•17 min
Katja Faber steps into the courtroom to face her son’s killer. Bennet’s defence claims he suffered a drug-induced psychotic break and is therefore not responsible for his actions. Katja uncovers something she never could have predicted—Alex’s homicide isn’t the only crime Bennet is standing trial for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 19, 2025•35 min
Today, US President Donald Trump is considering whether to join Israel's strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, as the conflict continues for a sixth day - but what does this mean for the UK ? The Standard's news reporter Bill Bowkett has the latest. And in part two, The Standard's art critic Melanie McDonagh gives her verdict on The Royal Academy of Art's summer exhibition . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 18, 2025•14 min
London mayor Sadiq Khan will press ahead with the part-pedestrianisation of Oxford Street to the cost of £150 million. The Standard’s City Hall and Transport Editor Ross Lydall has the latest. And in part two, The Standard’s celebrity correspondent Tina Campbell joins us to explain why fans are divided over the musical Evita which is currently showing at London’s Palladium theatre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 17, 2025•11 min
This week London is tipped to be hotter than Barcelona and the Algarve, with temperatures reaching 31 degrees, and climate scientist Dr Chloe Brimicombe from the Royal Meteorological Society joins us to discuss. And in part two, The Standard's commissioning editor and culture writer, Vicky Jessop, explains how TikTok influencer Addison Rae became the new cool girl of music . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 16, 2025•12 min
As Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear facilities , The Standard’s Defence Editor Robert Fox joins us to explain the latest developments in the Middle East. And in part two, criminal investigative psychologist Professor Donna Youngs reveals why so many of us are drawn to true crime stories, as digital app Readly launches a true crime retro series with The Standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 13, 2025•18 min
On December 30, 2014, Katja Faber wakes from a horrific nightmare—Alex’s face is twisted in pain, and something is terribly wrong. Hours later, at 2 a.m., her worst fears are realised when police arrive at her home in Spain to tell her that Alex has been killed. As the gruesome details of his final moments emerge, Katja struggles to process the unimaginable loss and the shocking reality of what happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 12, 2025•38 min
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled her spending review today, with budgets set out for all government departments over the next few years. The Standard’s business editor Jonathan Prynn has the latest. And in part two, as featured in The Standard’s Hidden London series, we’re joined by John Darlington, an archaeologist and director of projects for the World Monuments Fund, to explore Boston Manor House. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 11, 2025•12 min
More than 700 children, as young as 10 , have been caught with knives and firearms in London schools, according to new figures obtained by The Standard. Crime correspondent Anthony France joins us to explain more. And in part two, food and drink writer Josh Barrie reveals the big winners from last night’s National Restaurant Awards - with 56 restaurants in the capital making the top 100 list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 10, 2025•11 min
A boat of 12 activists - including Greta Thunberg - headed for Gaza to deliver urgent aid has been diverted to Israel and those on board ‘kidnapped’ . Asad Rehman, Executive Director of the UK based human rights organisation War on Want, explains the latest. And in part two, news reporter Megan Howe reveals The Standard’s exclusive freedom of information data on how much the Met police spent managing two large protests against China’s proposed mega embassy in London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Jun 09, 2025•16 min
Today Labour’s Davy Russell narrowly defeated the SNP to win the by-election in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, with Reform coming a close third . The Standard’s chief political correspondent Rachael Burford has the latest. And in part two, Rachelle Abbott meets the founder of hip hop band Cypress Hill, B-Real, to discuss the band’s new album with the London Symphony Orchestra, which was recorded at London’s Royal Albert Hall and was inspired by an episode of The Simpsons. Hosted on Acast. Se...
Jun 06, 2025•16 min
Katja Faber is a former barrister and journalist who has lived through every parent’s worst nightmare—the death of her 23-year-old son, Alex Morgan. In our opening episode, Katja takes us back to 2014, introducing us to Alex and the glamorous, globetrotting world he was part of before his tragic killing later that year. We explore the circumstances surrounding his death and how he and his killer ended up taking drugs together in a Swiss villa on that fateful night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Jun 05, 2025•37 min
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has revealed what to expect in the upcoming spending review - including that winter fuel payments will be restored to some pensioners this year, in a government u-turn on the allowance cuts. To run us through the latest, we're joined by The Standard's Chief Political Correspondent, Rachael Burford. Plus, in part two, we’ll be exploring whether monogamy is still a realistic, with culture writer Claudia Cockerell. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/pensioners-winter-...
Jun 04, 2025•17 min
Today the New York private equity firm KKR dramatically pulled out of a financial rescue plan for the heavily indebted Thames Water. Eleanor Shearer, a senior research fellow at the Common Wealth think tank, joins us to ask what happens next. Plus, the Standard’s showbiz correspondent Tina Campbell, is here to discuss the latest development in the continuing feud between It Ends With Us co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. https://www.standard.co.uk/business/new-york-private-equity-kkr-tham...
Jun 03, 2025•14 min
The London Standard’s defence editor Robert Fox joins us to discuss the government’s newly released strategic defence review. And in part two, he explains the latest on peace talks in Istanbul following Ukraine’s long-range drone attack on Russia on Sunday. https://www.standard.co.uk/comment/defence-review-keir-starmer-spending-donald-trump-b1230498.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 02, 2025•14 min
Who is behind the red paint attacks both in and outside the capital? Journalist David James Smith reports on the latest, as Stella Creasy, MP for Walthamstow, urges the Met Police to treat the repeated vandalism with the seriousness it deserves. And in part two, journalist Lucy Pavia shares how you can bring the cottagecore garden trend to your own urban outdoor space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 30, 2025•13 min
Ashok Kumar, an American associate professor of political economy at Birkbeck University, shares how the action of the US federal court has scuppered Trump’s tariff plans, and impacted global trade relations. The Court of International Trade found the president overstepped his authority by imposing across-the-board duties on imports from US trading partners. And in part two, The Standard’s review of Kylie Minogue at London’s O2 with culture writer and commissioning editor Vicky Jessop. Hosted on...
May 29, 2025•13 min
As the Mayor of London urges the government to consider decriminalising possession of small amounts of cannabis , Steve Rolles, a senior policy analyst for Transform Drugs Policy Foundation, unpacks the findings of the London Drugs Commission. And in part two, The Standard’s culture writer Claudia Cockerell questions the power and popularity of the slogan t-shirt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 28, 2025•16 min
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is positioning his party against Labour, with policies that will allegedly be funded by axing net zero projects , saving up to £225 billion. The London Standard’s chief political correspondent Rachael Burford explains more. And in part two, news reporter Megan Howe tells us w hy one London borough is seeking independence to rejoin Essex . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 27, 2025•12 min
As Ofgem announces the latest energy price cap , we’re joined by Emily Seymour, from consumer champion Which? to unpack today’s facts and figures. And in part two, The London Standard’s lifestyle and culture writer India Block reveals the winning songwriters of the Ivor Novello awards - and the state of the music industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 23, 2025•13 min
On the day that a package of fundamental reforms to the justice system is announced , The London Standard’s Courts Correspondent Tristan Kirk reports on the action. And in part two, we explore why Clarkson’s Farm has proved to be Prime Video’s most successful original series of all time , with Commissioning Editor and Culture Writer Vicky Jessop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 22, 2025•17 min
There’s been a bigger-than-expected inflation jump for households across Britain - and The London Standard’s chief political correspondent Rachael Burford unpacks the news, alongside Keir Starmer’s surprise policy u-turn. And in part two, Tamara Davidson reports on the release of Final Destination Bloodlines, which is the cult franchise’s sixth film after 25 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 21, 2025•11 min
