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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.

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  • Apr 29, 2022 · 8 min

    Downton Abbey is back

    Our Chief Film Critic gives her take on 'Downton Abbey: A New Era'

  • Apr 24, 2022 · 9 min

    Bonus Content: THIS vegan food, co-founder Andy Shovel

    This week we talk to Andy Shovel, co-founder of vegan food brand THIS about his business, and how he swapped a burger brand for his new plant-based venture. THIS has become one of the fastest-growing vegan brands in the UK, and this year it’s targeting £20 million pounds in annual revenue and launching what a “huge” range of products. Andy discusses why he swapped a beef burger business for a plant-based brand, what life is like going up against other plant-based food brands, and the future of vegan food. You can listen to the full interview in our An Invitation To Meet series here. For more business news, interviews and analysis go to standard.co.uk/business Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Apr 22, 2022 · 8 min

    Online Shopping hit by cost of living crunch

    Figures from the Office for National Statistics show online shopping has taken a hit, as the cost of living crisis worsens. Online sales dropped by 7.9% in March according to the ONS, following on from a 6.9% fall in February. Meanwhile fuel sales volumes fell by 3.8% as petrol and diesel prices remain high. Rachael Burford, the Evening Standard’s political reporter discusses the drop in online shopping sales, how the cost of living crisis is changing people's behaviours, and what impact it will have on the economy. In this episode: Why figures are worse than some had expected (0.47) Are people cutting down on trips in the car? (1.50) Cost of living crisis impacting all business (2.42) Will people give up their subscriptions? (3.51) How will the economy cope? (5.02) Inflation rising and risk of energy price gap rising (5.56) How can the government ease the crisis even further? (7.13) Follow us on Twitter for more news, features and interviews @EveningStandard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Apr 21, 2022 · 9 min

    Why the Piers Morgan vs Donald Trump clash benefits them both

    Donald Trump has accused Piers Morgan of “doctoring” footage from their latest interview, to make it look like he stormed out. The TV presenter posted a dramatic trailer for his interview with Mr Trump, which is part of a new talk show called Piers Morgan Uncensored. In a statement, Mr Trump alleged the clip was doctored to make him look bad, which Piers denied. The row caused quite a stir in the press and on social media. The Evening Standard’s Arts Correspondent Robert Dex discusses the ‘beef’ between Piers Morgan and Donald Trump, and explains why the publicity is only a good thing for both parties. In this episode: How the Piers/Trump row started (0.50) What to expect from the full interview (2.15) How will this row impact Trump's re-election hopes? (3.01) Who got the better deal out of the interview? (4.07) Nigel Farage's role in the row (5.20) How will Piers be received by the UK on his return to TV? (6.52) Will people continue to buy into publicity stunts in future? (8.08) Follow us on Twitter for more news, interviews and features @EveningStandard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Apr 20, 2022 · 7 min

    Netflix loses subscribers amid cost of living pinch

    Netflix has lost 200,000 subscribers in the first quarter of the year, sending the company’s shares plummeting. The streaming giant reported a drop in subscribers for the first time in a decade, causing shares to plunge 27% in pre-market trading. Market research firm Kantar claims it’s partly down to the cost of living crisis in the UK, as people try to save money by cutting out subscription services. The Evening Standard's Consumer Business Editor Jonathan Prynn discusses the drop in subscribers, how big a part the cost of living crisis has played in that drop, and what other factors are at play. In this episode: Why has Netflix suffered this loss in subscribers? (0.57) How the cost of living crisis has impacted the streaming service (1.45) How volatile the market is for streaming giants (2.47) Has the Netflix price hike caused people to unsubscribe? (4.07) Will this boost the competition between streaming giants? (5.01) Could streaming services drop their prices to claw back customers? (6.11) Follow us on Twitter for more news @EveningStandard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Apr 19, 2022 · 9 min

    NHS waiting lists ‘awful’ says London doctor

    A London doctor has described the NHS as ‘hitting rock bottom’, as the number of people in England on NHS waiting lists for pre-planned care hit a record 6.1 million this year. Before coronavirus hit the UK, the number of people waiting for planned treatment was already at 4.2 million. Press Association figures show a patient in England has waited almost six years for hospital care and dozens have waited for more than three years. In response, the NHS has planned new measures to try and tackle the backlog, including sending people home the same day they receive treatments like hip replacement surgery, and setting up mobile scanners in supermarket car parks. Dr Sonia Adesara works as a GP in the capital, and explains how patients are struggling with the long waiting times, how the backlog is affecting doctors, and why a staffing crisis in the NHS needs to be addressed. In this episode: Dr Adesara's reaction to the 6.1million waiting list record (1.13) How patients are coping with the long waiting times (2.14) What impact the backlog is having on doctors and GPs (3.28) Will the NHS's new measures be effective? (4.30) Will the government spend money wisely to help the NHS? (6.04) Are you confident action will be taken to better support the NHS? (7.03) How the NHS is struggling in other areas (7.45) Follow us on Twitter for more news @EveningStandard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Apr 14, 2022 · 9 min

    Rwanda migration plans “Human rights calamity”

    The UK government’s plans to send refugees to Rwanda have been described as a ‘human rights calamity’ by Amnesty International. On Thursday Boris Johnson set out the plan to send some of the migrants who cross the channel into the UK, more than 4,000 miles away to the African continent. It’s been met with a huge backlash from opposition MPs, public figures, and human rights organisations. Steve Valdez-Symonds, Amnesty International UK’s Refugee and Migrant Rights Director shares his reaction to the plan, explains why it won’t solve the UK’s immigration problems, and discusses his hopes that the government will be pressured into a u-turn. In this episode: Steve’s reaction to the Rwanda migration plans (1.14) What happened to similar schemes by Australia and Isreal (2.13) How the plan impacts human rights laws (3.45) Is Rwanda as safe as Boris Johnson claims? (5.05) What other options could the government take? (6.06) Could the government be forced into a U-turn? (7.06) Are there concerns that more countries could opt for similar schemes? (8.10) Follow us on Twitter for all the latest news @EveningStandard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Apr 13, 2022 · 8 min

    London’s new eco-paradise at Canary Wharf

    Canary Wharf is set to be transformed into a new attractive destination, with new waterways for paddle boarding, floating pontoons, public parks and a huge boost to its greenery. They’re the plans put together by the Eden Project and the Canary Wharf Group, to improve the area’s offering to locals and visitors, but also increase the biodiversity of the area. The Eden Project hopes to demonstrate how a dense urban environment can “live and work in harmony with nature”. We spoke with Chief Executive of Eden Project International David Harland about their plans, how they could benefit the local environment and economy, and whether their vision represents the future for our cities. In this episode: The 'vision' for Canary Wharf (0.52) How they plan to boost biodiversity (1.42) The Eden Project's plans to bring nature back to the city (2.37) The benefits of wild flowers (3.33) How the project could help improve air quality (4.43) Plans to bring water sports to the area (5.42) The benefits of the Eden Project's own London base (6.51) Could they make more of these green areas in London? (7.29) Follow us on Twitter for the latest news, interviews and features @EveningStandard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Apr 12, 2022 · 6 min

    Boris Johnson fined over partygate

    Downing Street has confirmed Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak will be fined for breaking Covid restrictions. No10 said the Prime Minister and Chancellor were among those set to be handed fixed penalty notices over the partygate scandal. It has led to fresh calls for the Prime Minister to resign, including from opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer. The Evening Standard’s Political Editor Nicholas Cecil discusses what the fines mean for Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak, whether he’s at risk of losing his role as prime minister, and what impact these fines may have on the Conservative party. Follow us on Twitter for more news @EveningStandard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Apr 11, 2022 · 9 min

    Nearly half of teachers in England plan to quit by 2027

    A new poll by the National Education Union has found almost half of teachers in England plan to quit their job in the next five years. A fifth of the 1,788 teachers surveyed said they would leave within two years. The NEU said heavy workload was a ‘significant factor’ in their decision to leave, as well as concerns about the level of trust in teachers from the public and Government, pay, and accountability. It’s as the NEU is today calling for Ofsted to be replaced - claiming it’s an “unfair and unreliable inspectorate” which has driven up unnecessary workload and stress for teachers. In response to the poll, a Department for Education spokesperson said teaching “remains an attractive and fulfilling profession”, and the number of teachers in our schools remains high. We spoke with London teacher Kiri Tunks about the poll, what life is like as a teacher, and what changes she wants to see for the education system. For all the latest news follow us on Twitter @EveningStandard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.