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by The Evening Standard · English
From our headquarters in the heart of London, The Standard podcast sets the agenda. Top news insiders discuss the pressure-points of the day’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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Will hospital trust league tables help improve the NHS?
The episode discusses the newly published league tables ranking NHS trusts in England based on their performance.
9 Sep 2025 · 16m
Commuter chaos in the capital as tube strikes begin
Commuter chaos in the capital as tube strikes begin
8 Sep 2025 · 16m
Reform on the rise as Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner quits
The Standard podcast delivers insights on current events, including politics, culture, sports, and fashion, through discussions led by top news insiders and celebrity guests.
5 Sep 2025 · 17m
Destination Unknown: Inside the capital’s youth unemployment crisis
Hosted from London, The Standard podcast presents insights from top news insiders discussing pressing topics across politics, culture, sport, and fashion.
4 Sep 2025 · 16m
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner admits underpaying stamp duty
In this episode, the key discussion revolves around Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's admission of underpaying stamp duty when purchasing her new flat.
3 Sep 2025 · 17m
Travel chaos lies ahead as Londoners face Tube strike shutdown
In this episode, the podcast discusses the impending four-day Tube strike in London, which threatens to cause significant travel disruptions for commuters.
2 Sep 2025 · 14m
Angela Rayner’s Stamp Duty dodge
Charlie Duffield, Rachael Burford
1 Sep 2025 · 16m
Chickenpox vaccine to be made available on NHS
Chickenpox Vaccine to be Made Available on NHS
29 Aug 2025 · 17m
How would hiking tax on landlords impact London's renters?
In this episode of *The Standard*, hosts Charlie Duffield and Rachael Burford discuss the implications of proposed tax increases on landlords in London and explore the burgeoning popularity of sumo…
28 Aug 2025 · 16m
Should London's transport network be free?
In this episode of *The Standard*, host Charlie Duffield discusses the contentious topic of whether public transport in London should be free.
27 Aug 2025 · 17m
Record number of Britons relying on out of work welfare
A daily podcast from London featuring discussions on current events, politics, culture, sports, and fashion with insights from top news insiders and celebrity guests.
26 Aug 2025 · 14m
Migrant hotels brace for weekend of protests - plus Notting Hill Carnival is here
This episode of *The Standard* delves into two significant topics: the upcoming protests against hotels housing asylum seekers and the return of the Notting Hill Carnival, a vibrant celebration in…
22 Aug 2025 · 16m
London leads on GCSE Results Day
A London-centric podcast focusing on current events and topics, featuring insights from news insiders, journalists, and celebrity guests.
21 Aug 2025 · 15m
Why is the UK so badly affected by inflation?
In this episode, host Charlie Duffield explores rising inflation rates in the UK, currently at 3.8%, the highest since January 2024.
20 Aug 2025 · 17m
How would a new property tax impact Londoners?
In this episode of *The Standard*, host Charlie Duffield explores two key topics: the potential impact of a proposed new property tax on Londoners and the current dynamics of heterosexual dating in…
19 Aug 2025 · 16m
Gaza children to be brought to UK 'in coming weeks' for medical treatment
In the latest episode of *The Standard*, hosted by Charlie Duffield, the discussion centers around the UK government's plans to evacuate critically ill and injured children from Gaza for medical…
18 Aug 2025 · 15m
Trump and Putin to meet for 'high stakes' summit on Ukraine
This episode discusses the highly anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, addressing the ongoing war in Ukraine.
15 Aug 2025 · 16m
A-level results: London thrives but North-South divide worsens
This episode explores the record high A-Level results achieved by London students amidst a growing North-South educational divide.
14 Aug 2025 · 15m
Zelensky meets with Trump and EU leaders ahead of US-Putin summit
A daily podcast hosted in London discussing the major political, cultural, and social issues of the day, featuring insights from top journalists and celebrity guests.
13 Aug 2025 · 17m
How heatwave-proof are our homes?
From the heart of London, *The Standard* podcast offers insights on current events, with discussions by top news insiders on politics, culture, sports, and fashion, featuring award-winning…
12 Aug 2025 · 15m
London's Wet Wipe Island: Work starts to remove congealed waste from River Thames
In this episode of *The Standard*, hosted by Charlie Duffield, the discussion revolves around a significant environmental issue in London: the removal of "Wet Wipe Island" from the River Thames.
11 Aug 2025 · 14m
Homelessness minister forced to quit over London rent scandal
Homelessness Minister Forced to Quit Over London Rent Scandal
8 Aug 2025 · 16m
Interest rates cut to 4% as UK inflation picks up
Interest rates cut to 4% as UK inflation picks up
7 Aug 2025 · 13m
Half of police front desks set to be axed in London
The Standard podcast features discussions from top news insiders on politics, culture, sports, and fashion, providing insights from award-winning journalists and celebrity guests.
6 Aug 2025 · 15m