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How England is building up to the final. Will we get an extra bank holiday? Drama over VIPs attending the final. Can England exploit Spain’s weaknesses? Our Arts Correspondent Robert Dex examines how the country’s preparing for the final, and our Football Writer Simon Collings explains how England can beat Spain. In this episode:How England is preparing for the game on SundayAre we expecting an economic boost from the final?Drama around which key figures will fly to Australia explainedAre we in line for an extra bank holiday if we win?How England women are preparing for the finalWho will be the key players for both sides?How England can exploit Spain’s weaknessesFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top grades plunge by record 25% as pre-pandemic grading standards return. 2023 A-levels cohort called ‘the unluckiest year’. Approximately 19,000 expected to secure their place through clearing. Our Education Editor Anna Davis examines the drop in top grades this year, and whether the return to pre-pandemic grading came at the right time. In this episode:What does the return to ‘pre-pandemic grading’ mean?Should the change have happened this early?Why Education Minister Gillian Keegan said we need to ‘protect the value’ of grades Are we expecting a ‘clearing frenzy’?Why next year’s cohort face even tougher examsFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lionesses fans across London erupted in cheers, hugs and dancing as England secured their place in the World Cup final after a stunning victory over host nation Australia. A superb display with goals from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo ensured England reached their first World Cup final, beating the Matildas 3-1 in Sydney.From Australia, the Evening Standard's Simon Collings joins the show to tell us about the reaction, and what the team faces as they prepare for Spain on Sunday.For the latest Women's World Cup news and analysis, go to standard.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England’s semi-final day dubbed ‘Work From Home Wednesday’ with 11am kick-off. Businesses urged to be ‘flexible’ with staff for the match. Is England’s football-first culture here to stay? Our Arts Correspondent Robert Dex discusses our culture of prioritising football, how TV champions women's football and why the women's game is growing. Plus girls football coach Paul Oades from Millie Bright's grassroots club Killamarsh Dynamos calls for changes to PE and more exposure to matches. In this episode:Why WFH Wednesday comes as no surpriseIs there something to be said for the office morale-boost of live football?Why the England vs Australia rivalry could tempt in more viewersDoes more football = more time off work?Why girls should be offered more sports in PEHow football team culture boosts the confidence of young girlsFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sir Keir Starmer urged to shake up his top team. Why do senior Labour MPs want Angela Rayner in a new role? How a potential reshuffle could be a boost for Labour. From Westminster, our Chief Political Correspondent Rachael Burford analyses Sir Keir Starmer’s options for his number two. In this episode:Why does Angela Rayner’s cause Sir Keir Starmer a headache?The new cabinet role Labour MPs want her to take onWhen might Sir Keir carry out a reshuffle?Could a reshuffle benefit Labour’s image?Follow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a small farm in Chinsali, in Zambia’s far northeast, girls are learning new farming techniques in the hopes of saving our planet.Ros Russell presents a special episode as part of the Let Girls Learn series, where the Evening Standard is hearing stories from around the globe that shine a light on innovations and solutions that are helping girls to fulfil their right to healthy, productive futures.You can learn more about Let Girls Learn on the Evening Standard website here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Evening Standard's sports team takes over the podcast ahead of an extraordinary weekend of football. The Premier League kicks off without Harry Kane after Tottenham agreed a £100million deal with Bayern Munich. Meanwhile pressure's growing on Mikel Arteta at Arsenal following the club's multi-million pound player buys in the pre-season.  And in Australia, England face Columbia in the quarter finals of the Women's World Cup. But they'll have to do it without Lauren James who was sent off in their last 16 game against Nigeria. This episode is hosted by our chief football correspondent Dan Kilpatrick with the Evening Standard's Nizaar Kinsella in London and Simon Collings reporting from Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rail passengers on commuter routes into London could face hefty fare increases in the new year forecast to add hundreds of pounds to season tickets even while inflation is falling.It comes amid growing passenger criticism of services often hobbled by strikes, delays, cancellations and timetable cutbacks.Yearly national rail ticket price rises are normally closely linked to Retail Price Index inflation, as measured the previous July.But last year as inflation soared, ministers ditched the RPI formula - plus or minus one per cent - to avoid a massive 12.3 per cent increase.Instead, they pegged that fare rise to average earnings growth and came up with a ticket hike figure of 5.9 per cent, delayed from January until March.At the time, the Government insisted the new method of calculation was “for this year only” - and now faces a similar dilemma, with the RPI in June at 10.7 per cent, which has since fallen slightly.The Department for Transport says ministers seek to “strike a balance between supporting mainline passengers and keeping our railways running”, however officials are still weighing up how to levy the new year fare hikes.The Leader podcast’s joined by Christian Wolmar, transport journalist and presenter of the Calling All Stations podcast, who’s written an analysis on the subject for Thursday’s Evening Standard.So, is it still possible to find commuter season ticket bargains? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is fresh turmoil among London’s Conservatives as the party launches a probe into its electoral operations in the capital.Voters will likely go to the polls both nationally and in London in 2024. Now the internal review, news of which was broken by LBC, comes just weeks after Susan Hall’s selection as the Conservatives’ London mayoral candidate.The investigation will focus on the “structures, processes, and organisation of the Conservative Party in London”, but senior Tories also want party chairman Greg Hands to ensure the inquiry covers the selection process to choose their London mayoral candidate.However, Richard Barnes, the former Conservative deputy mayor of London, told LBC that the probe risked “totally undermining her position”.It comes after the Conservatives’ surprise by-election win, by 495 votes, last month in Boris Johnson’s former constituency of Uxbridge and South Ruislip.For the latest, The Leader podcast is joined by Evening Standard political editor Nicholas Cecil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New UN climate chief Professor Jim Skea issues warning to world leaders in exclusive interview. Politicians “will be judged” on delivery of net zero strategy. Leaders urged to “stick to” shift from petrol and diesel cars to EVs. Our Political Editor Nicholas Cecil explains the warnings issued by new IPCC Chair Professor Jim Skea, that climate change is happening faster than experts predicted.  In this episode:Warning climate change is happening faster than expectedHow opening new oil reserves leads to “very difficult choices” for future governmentsJust Stop Oil ‘keep fossil fuels on the agenda’ but risk ‘alienating’ publicHow cities have more power to make change than governmentsWill leaders listen to Professor Skea’s warnings?Follow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s just weeks to go until London’s expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone is brought into force.So, how ready is the capital for the biggest - and most expensive - set of rules impacting motorists since the Congestion Charge? It comes after hundreds of doctors urged politicians to toughen their stance on plans to tackle toxic air, saying they witness the “devastating health consequences” of pollution every day in the consulting room.Now, London’s getting ready for the city-wide, £12,50 daily charge for owners whose vehicles do not meet exhaust emissions requirements from 29 August.Critics say it will unfairly penalise poorer motorists living in outer London, who cannot rely on suburban public transport.So, what further measures do cities like London need to take for to cut toxic air - and reduce deaths and illness linked to pollution?To discover more, The Leader podcast is joined by Oliver Lord, head of UK for the Clean Cities Campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rafael Oliveira is International Markets President at Kraft Heinz, which has operations in more than 50 countries. Now based in London, he started life in Rio de Janeiro where he says the democracy of the beach taught him how to negotiate with people from different backgrounds. To hear the full How to be a CEO episode, click this link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to charges of orchestrating a plot to overturn his 2020 election loss - in what prosecutors call an effort to undermine American democracy. It’s the third time the former president's pleaded not guilty in a court in four months, and faces federal charges with a possible 20-year jail term attached, while pushing on with hopes of becoming Republican candidate in the 2024 White House race.Trump once more slammed the legal process as politically-motivated after the short arraignment at a Washington DC court hearing.It took place half a mile from the Capitol, the building his supporters stormed on 6 January 2021 in a bid to stop Congress from certifying defeat to Joe Biden.For the latest, The Leader podcast is joined from parliament by Evening Standard deputy political editor Jitendra Joshi.We discuss legal icebergs ahead, the intersection with campaigning for the Republican presidential nomination and how a Trump re-match against Biden could shape up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evening Standard investigation reveals cocaine seizures in London soared over 1,500 per cent in the past decade.Usage has become so prevalent that there’s even cocaine traces in the capital’s waste water amid a “glut” of the Class A drug.Metropolitan Police data shows officers seized over a ton of powdered cocaine with an estimated street value of £105 million last year - the most on record.Experts say the drug, once a preserve of the wealthy and middle classes, is now so common it is viewed as more “socially acceptable” despite links to violent crime, heart attacks, stroke and depression - coupled with its smuggling journey of violence and misery to the UK.So who’s fuelling London’s cocaine boom, are police struggling to get a grip on the menace - and is it time for a rethink in drugs strategy?The Leader podcast is joined by Evening Standard crime correspondent Anthony France.We discuss violent gang links to the drug trade, county lines connections, how smugglers are busted and cocaine’s pervasiveness despite the health risks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've all heard about the 'book bans' in US states like Florida, where schools and libraries are pulling titles from their shelves following complaints from parents about 'controversial' content. Could that happen in the UK? Ruth Anderson, CEO of Index on Censorship, tells us why she thinks "of course" it could. We also talk about cancel culture, freedom of expression in countries around the world, and how political division can erode free speech. The Evening Standard's launched a major inquiry into the state of free speech in the UK. You can read more about that here.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan says the capital’s tourist economy is “roaring back” to life after Covid - but is it, and who’s paying a fortune for those inflated entry ticket, food and drink prices?Research released by City Hall shows two million more international visitors are forecast to arrive in London in 2023, compared with last year, which is projected to produce an extra £674 million in revenue.It comes after London’s music and film industry enjoyed a bumper July, with more than one million people attending live music shows or boosting cinemas’ busiest weekend in four years with the release of the Barbie and Oppenheimer films-.Some of the biggest events to come this summer include Notting Hill Carnival, All Points East festival in Victoria Park featuring the likes of Stormzy and The Strokes, plus London Fashion Week.And what about getting all these extra passengers around the capital? Transport for London is also testing in Germany new Piccadilly line train to replace rolling stock that’s been in service since 1975.To find out more, The Leader podcast joined by Noah Vickers, the Standard’s local democracy reporter covering City Hall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new poll suggests that three quarters of Britons say long NHS waiting lists, rising taxes, strikes and inflation fuelling the cost-of-living crisis are making the UK a “worse place to live”. The Ipsos survey for the Evening Standard will make uncomfortable reading for the Conservatives as Rishi Sunak receives his lowest satisfaction rating as Prime Minister.The Government has also sunk to a record low on how its stewardship of the economy is perceived.It also scored dismally on taxation, public expenditure, improving the health service, dealing with crime and managing immigration.So, how do the Tories compare against Labour with an election on the horizon?The Leader podcast’s joined by Keiran Pedley, research director at Ipsos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bonus episode taken from the Evening Standard’s year-long series of specials called ‘Let Girls Learn’, we’re going to Duhok in Iraqi Kurdistan.  The Lotus Flower is a non-profit organisation that supports women and girls impacted by conflict and displacement. Their centres also offer classes such as; English, yoga, art and music.The Evening Standard’s Charline Bou Mansour finds out how Yazidi girls are using activities such as boxing to recover from the trauma of ISIS brutality, defying some of the traditions of their community to build new futures.In the #LetGirlsLearn series, we’re aiming to shine a light on innovations and solutions that are helping girls to fulfil their right to education and healthy, productive lives around the globe.You can find out more online at www.standard.co.uk/optimist/let-girls-learn  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sadiq Khan’s decision to expand Ulez found to be ‘within his powers’. Five Tory councils vow to continue the fight against “tax on living in outer London”. How many people actually support the expansion? Why the Mayor’s plan does have its flaws. Our City Hall Editor Ross Lydall discusses the big win for Sadiq Khan, and what people really think about the expansion. In this episode:Why the ruling was a ‘comprehensive victory’ for Mr KhanWhat the latest polls show about public opinion on the Ulez expansionWhy there’s an ‘almost 0% chance’ Sadiq will change the Ulez planWhat precedent this ruling sets for councils and eco-measuresThe TfL research that shows Ulez expansion may not be the best way to cut air pollutionCan the outer London councils still fight the expansion plans?Follow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reveals proposals to fix London's housing crisis. Is he right to blame Mayor Sadiq Khan for high house prices? Our Political Editor Nicholas Cecil and our City Hall Editor Ross Lydall discuss the 'political attack' from Rishi Sunak, Mayor Sadiq Khan's response, and explain why the housing figures don't match up with the PM's criticism. In this episode:What is Rishi Sunak proposing?Should the PM be getting involved in the first place?Sadiq Khan’s response to ‘pathetic gesture politics’Why the PM’s plan could pose a risk to his reputationThe London Mayor’s housing numbers explainedAre more family homes needed in London?Why the PM’s criticism has left Ross puzzledFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dame Alison Rose: the most powerful woman in UK banking resigns. Nigel Farage calls for more resignations at Coutts & NatWest. Should we have a right to a bank account in 2023? Our Financial Editor Simon English discusses Dame Alison Rose’s resignation, whether there will be more resignations, and what the debacle means for banks in general. In this episode:Dame Rose’s ‘rare mistake’ explainedWill we see more resignations at Coutts & NatWest?How bank account closures are ‘more common than we realised’Banks will now ‘talk a lot less about social purpose’Does this mark the beginning of the end for Coutts?How Dame Rose was a ‘breath of fresh air’ for bankingDid sexism in the city play a role in her resignation?Follow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barbenheimer movies led to UK cinema’s biggest weekend since 2019. Why Barbie’s success wasn’t just down to marketing. What can Hollywood do to get us back to the cinema? Our Chief Film Critic Charlotte O’Sullivan dissects the success of Barbie and Oppenheimer and considers whether it will spark a comeback for UK cinema. In this episode:How Barbie and Oppenheimer both appeal to male & female audiencesWhy Barbie’s success isn’t down to marketing aloneDouble-header film clashes need to ‘have equal weight’How Barbenheimer beat Mission Impossible 7Why Mario Bros is getting ‘no credit’ for saving cinemaBoth movie's low budgets explainedWhat upcoming 2023 movies is Charlotte excited about? Follow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Family describes ash falling in their drinks. Holidayers ‘stranded’ by airlines and travel firms. ‘Hundreds’ sent to sleep in sports centres and schools. Brits praise Rhodes locals for offering help. Our Senior News Correspondent Anthony France describes the story of Laura and Marc Hall who were evacuated from their hotel. Plus, our Chief Political Correspondent Rachael Burford explains who is more likely to get compensation, and how Brits can seek support. In this episode:Laura and Marc Hall’s anniversary holiday chaosHow holiday makers have heaped praise on Rhodes localsWill people treat the wildfires as a ‘wake-up call’ on climate change?Repatriation flights explainedPackage holidays or individual bookings - which is better for compensation?Should Brits travel to Rhodes now?Follow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in full swing, the next generation of female footballers are set to be inspired by top athletes from around the globe. However, this isn’t the only way that the sport is making a difference to people’s lives.In this special Let Girls Learn episode, we’re off to India, to one of Mumbai’s poorest districts where a football project is helping girls complete their education – something their mothers never got the chance to do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thousands of NHS consultants are striking across England, causing large-scale disruption to patient care.Senior doctors and hospital dentists in the British Medical Association walked out for 48 hours until 7am on Saturday in a pay dispute.BMA consultants, like junior doctors, are seeking a 35 per cent pay rise to correct a real terms fall - the Government’s offering six per centThousands of operations, procedures and appointments have been cancelled and are being rescheduled after the biggest consultant pickets in a decade.It comes just two days after junior doctors staged a five-day walkout, the longest in NHS history.The Leader podcast hears the latest from Evening Standard health reporter Daniel Keane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

London Assembly member Susan Hall has won the Tory nomination to face Labour incumbent Mayor Sadiq Khan at the polls in the race for City Hall.Hall beat criminal barrister Moz Hossain KC in the ballot of around 20,000 London Conservatives, by 57 per cent to 43 per cent.But will Hall join the list of failed Conservative candidates taking on Khan?The Leader’s joined by the Standard’s City Hall editor Ross Lydall, who reports from the Battle of Britain wartime operations bunker, in Uxbridge, where the announcement was made. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tourists holidaying around the Mediterranean have been told to stay indoors as temperatures touch half the boiling point of water.The unprecedented heatwave reaching nearly 49C is enveloping tourist hotspots in Italy, Greece, Spain and Switzerland.Two wildfires, fanned by strong winds, are raging uncontrolled through coastal towns near Athens, triggering evacuations and a huge response from emergency services, including hundreds of firefighters.So, how long is the sweltering heat - fuelled by a cyclone called Charon hitting Europe - due to last, what the link with climate change - and what’s the risk to the human body from such chronically hot weather?Insight with Gareth Redmond-King, head of international programme at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been a decade since the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act received Royal Assent for England and Wales.Passing of the act came seven years after civil partnerships were legalised - but how much has actually changed? This month, the Church of England announced it's working towards drafting pastoral guidance needed to allow gay couples to receive blessings from priests.The Leader podcast’s joined by Louise Calvey, director of Safer Foundations, who this year celebrates the 12th anniversary of civil partnership to her wife.In part two, we speak with Richy Thompson, director of public affairs and policy at Humanists UK, who says humanists have been frozen out of laws to formalise couples’ legal rights, such as next-of-kin status. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bonus episode taken from our business show How to be a CEO, click here to listen to the full episode.MLB's trying to expand the game of baseball internationally, with a major focus on breaking the UK. But in a country that hasn't paid much attention to 'America's National Pastime', how do they attract attention. MLB Europe's MD Ben Ladkin sits down with us to talk about their strategy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Londoners will have noticed something wonderfully odd breaking through the capital’s grey gloom - splashes of pink are appearing, but why?Barbiemania is sweeping town ahead of this summer’s feel-good film, directed by Greta Gerwig, which is coming to UK screens from Friday 21st July.It stars former Clapham resident Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, plus a host of famous cameos and retro-modern nods, from neon leg-warmers to tennis visors and flip phones.The Leader podcast’s joined by Evening Standard features journalist Maddy Mussen, who was at the Leicester Square premiere, to talk Barbiemania.We discuss Gen Z’s TikTok ‘Barbiecore’ craze, how the doll’s changed with the times, Barbie’s feminist era and unique aesthetic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The worst-kept secret on the internet is out in the wild - Huw Edwards has been named as the BBC presenter at the centre of an alleged explicit pictures scandal first published by The Sun newspaper.It took the newsreader’s wife, Vicky Flind, to go public with his name after five days of social media guess-who gossip.In a statement, she said Edwards is receiving in-patient hospital care for his mental health after a “serious episode” worsened by recent revelations.Now, fresh claims - reported by the BBC - have emerged of what’s been described as “inappropriate” messages allegedly sent by Edwards to three junior staff members.His former colleague Jon Sopel has said Edwards was “very angry” and “felt very let down” by the coverage of the allegations made about him, For the latest, the Leader podcast’s joined by Evening Standard arts correspondent Robert Dex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crime on London’s tube network has soared by nearly 40 per cent above its pre-Covid levels and fare-dodging has hit a record high.Transport for London data reveals a total of 10,420 crimes were recorded on the London Underground between last December and May, fuelled by a four-fold increase in robbery and a 66 per cent spike in thefts.On the bus network, victims of sexual offences on bus were overwhelmingly female, and typically aged 12 to 30 years, with schoolgirls accounting for a “substantial” number of people targeted in attacks investigated by British Transport Police.So what’s behind this post-pandemic soaring crime rate - and where are the worst station hotspots where passengers should be extra vigilant when travelling?Evening Standard transport editor Ross Lydall has been examining the data and joins the Leader podcast to discuss what’s behind the shocking figures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chancellor Jeremy’s Hunt’s claiming earners on average salaries will be over £1,000 better off every year in their retirement - but how?In his first Mansion House speech, Hunt set out his plans to reform the pension industry as part of a series of measure he reckons could bring in up to £75 billion.It came as unemployment and wage growth both unexpectedly rose on Tuesday, while two-year mortgage rates at 15-year high of 6.66 per cent.And Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey was bullish in his speech at the annual City gala dinner, reporting inflation “is set to fall markedly over the remainder of the year”.But is it - or is it all pre-election smoke and mirrors?The Leader podcast’s joined by Alfie Stirling, chief economist and associate director at The Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Joe Biden’s touched down in the UK to meet prime minister Rishi Sunak - and it’s only been three months since his last visit.Biden arrived in Air Force One at Stansted Airport on Sunday night and he met Sunak in Downing Street on Monday before taking tea with King Charles at Windsor Castle to discuss climate change.Biden and Sunak will have Ukraine’s progress against Russia’s invasion high on their agenda, plus President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hope to join Nato.The leaders will also likely discuss the highly controversial issue of Washington’s plan to arm Kyiv with cluster bombs, which are so devastating to civilians.For the latest analysis on President Biden’s visit, the Leader podcast’s joined by Evening Standard political editor Nicholas Cecil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bonus episode taken from our business show How to be a CEO, to hear the full thing click here.Cris Miller, doesn’t give many interviews but the online secondary ticket market he helped pioneer, and the company he’s global MD for, Viagogo, have been taking a reputational battering. Over the last twenty years, he’s faced a range of crises from an initially sceptical market, to a major rival announcing a competitive service… to a global pandemic shutting down the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest polls show significant Labour leads. Will the Conservatives lose three more MPs? Boris Johnson’s old constituency up for grabs. What will Rishi Sunak be judged on? Our Political Editor Nicholas Cecil examines an exclusive poll for the Evening Standard by JL Partners, and considers the Conservative Party’s chances in the by-elections, and the general election. In this episode:Uxbridge & South Ruislip would be ‘significant’ win for LabourRishi Sunak's five pledges versus voter’s prioritiesWill the by-election results reveal how people plan to vote in the general election?Why three more tory constituencies could be lostTensions amid conservative MPsWhen will the next general election be?Follow us on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Police minister backs spectators to intervene with Just Stop Oil protests. How the disruption impacted players. What security changes have been made? The Evening Standard's Lizzie Edmonds, reporting from Wimbledon, explains how Wednesday's disruption affected the event, how security is being stepped up, and discusses whether MP Chris Philp's comments were fair or foolish. In this episode:Wimbledon’s fresh security measures to stop disruptionDo spectators support Just Stop Oil’s message or tactics?How the tennis players were impacted by the protestWere Police Minister Chris Philp’s comments fair or foolish?Follow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

75 years after its inception, the NHS is struggling. What has gone wrong? How can we bring the NHS back to its former glory? Our Health Reporter Daniel Keane discusses the history of our health service, the struggles it's facing now and what needs to change to secure its future. Plus, East London A&E Doctor Andrew Meyerson compares the NHS to healthcare in the US, and shares his concerns that it's getting closer to privatisation. In this episode:What prompted the creation of the NHS?The ‘huge’ challenge ahead to rebuild the health serviceWhat plans do Labour and the Conservatives have for the NHS?How will doctors and nurses celebrate this anniversary?The NHS compared with US health careIs the health service heading towards privatisation?Follow us on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Meta utilise Instagram to gain users? Are people actually leaving Twitter? Why does Meta want to take on Twitter anyway? Ahead of Threads official launch on 6th July, Social Media Consultant Matt Navarra discusses Mark Zuckerberg’s attempt to challenge Twitter, why he’s doing it, and whether it will work. In this episode:What will Threads look like?Does Meta have the monopoly on social media users?How can Threads replace Twitter?Will big name celebrities and influencers join Threads?What does Meta have to gain from launching a new platform? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The family who queued for two nights for Wimbledon tickets. 6,000+ in the queue by 8am Monday. Will Andy Murray have success? Who are the favourites for the men’s and women’s singles? Our News Reporter Lizzie Edmonds describes the long queues ahead of day one, and our Sports Correspondent Matt Majendie discusses the ones to watch at the tournament, and who could win. In this episode:How fans camped out overnight to secure ticketsThe family who found themselves at the front of the queueHow Wimbledon tickets workWhich players could disrupt this year’s tournament?Why Emma Radacanu won’t compete this yearWhat are we expecting from Andy Murray?Follow us on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bonus episode of our business podcast, How to be a CEO. To hear the full episode click here. After over a decade as CEO of password management firm 1Password, Jeff Shiner's now envisaging a 'password-less' future, and one he's very much involved in. Since 2012 he has overseen 1Password's growth from a company with less than 100 employees, to around 900, over a period of time where the importance of online security has never been more important. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a rise in reported homophobic and anti-trans hate crime, is it time to return London’s Pride parade to its protest roots? Journalists from the Evening Standard’s LGBT+ community talk about what the march means to them, and columnist Emma Loffhagen questions how the UK’s being influenced by US-based culture wars over issues like Drag shows. Hosted by Dan Cody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conservative hopeful Daniel Korski has dropped out of the race to become London’s Tory mayoral candidate following a claim that he groped a television producer at Downing Street.Daisy Goodwin alleged in newspaper articles published in The Times and Daily Mail she was touched inappropriately by Korski 10 years ago, when he was an advisor to the Cameron government.Now, in a statement, Korski said he’s withdrawing from the race for City Hall but “categorically den(ies) any wrong doing” and described the allegation made against him as “baseless”.Following the announcement, Conservative officials said the contest to be the party’s pick in next year’s mayoral election would proceed with the two other shortlisted candidates, Mozammel Hossain KC and Susan Hall, despite calls for the selection process to be reopened.The Leader podcast’s joined for the latest political analysis with Evening Standard City Hall editor Ross Lydall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ministers said to be drawing up contingency plans for collapse. Should all water companies be in public ownership? Will water company issues be a high priority around the general election? ES Business Editor Jonathan Prynn discusses the potential impact of Thames Water collapsing. In this episode:The context behind Thames Water’s big debtsCould an ownership change impact people’s bills?Arguments for and against making water companies publicHow the issue of privatised water companies could play a role in the next general electionFollow us on Twitter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ipsos poll: 50% of people don’t know what Sir Keir Starmer stands for. Who is in the lead ahead of the next general election? Will the public decide ‘better the devil we don’t know’? Keiran Pedley, Director of Politics at Ipsos UK discusses their latest poll results, and how Keir Starmer compares with Rishi Sunak. In this episode:Does it matter that 50% of people don’t know what Keir Starmer stands for?Starmer Vs Sunak: Who’s in front?How many of Labour’s shadow cabinet members could voters name?Could Labour’s lead on key issues win them the election?What does Keir Starmer need to do to become Prime Minister?Follow us on Twitter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Met Police has named a major new suspect in the murder of 18-year-old Stephen Lawrence in 1993. He was assaulted and killed in a racist attack by six white teenagers in Eltham. Thirty years since the fatal attack, only two of his killers have faced justice. Our Crime Reporter John Dunne reveals what we know about the new suspect Matthew White and our Home Affairs Editor Martin Bentham shares his analysis into how the Met’s reputation is being hit again. In this episode:Why has it taken two decades for the Met to chase this lead?What do we know about Matthew White?The Met police officers being investigated for potentially committing criminal misconduct How does this latest update to the case impact the Met's reputation?Can the Met regain some support from this case?Follow us on Twitter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bonus episode taken from our business show, How to be a CEO.To hear the full episode click here.There are dream jobs, right? Everyone has their own: Astronaut, athlete, having your own ice cream parlour on a beach.All exciting. But running a beer company. That’s got to be pretty high up on the list for a lot of people? Brian Perkins is the president of Budweiser Brewing Group in the UK and Ireland, a job he took over in December 2021, just as the world was recovering from the pandemic and about to enter the cost of living crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a small farm in Chinsali, in Zambia’s far northeast, girls are learning new farming techniques in the hopes of saving our planet. Ros Russell presents a special episode as part of the Let Girls Learn series, where the Evening Standard is hearing stories from around the globe that shine a light on innovations and solutions that are helping girls to fulfil their right to healthy, productive futures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Personal stories from the Windrush generation about their memories of coming to the UK and what the 75th anniversary means to them. Plus, Patrick Vernon OBE, culture historian, social commentator and campaigner, whose parents are part of the Windrush generation. He explains why the anniversary is bittersweet, what still needs to be done in relation to the scandal, and his campaign to have the Windrush anchor turned into a memorial.Special thanks to the Museum of London, Black Cultural Archives and Circa. You can read more personal stories from the Windrush generation in ES magazine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Efforts intensify in the search for the Titan sub as rescuers race against the clock to locate the vessel which has five people on board. The US Coast Guard says it could run out of oxygen by Thursday morning. The world’s gaze is now on OceanGate, the private excursions company behind the missing submersible. Martin Bentham is the Evening Standard’s Home Affairs Editor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.