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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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16 mins; June 20, 2025

(In)Justice: Killer Privilege | Episode 3: Ticking Time Bomb

34 mins; June 19, 2025

Iran-Israel conflict: Will the UK get involved?

14 mins; June 18, 2025

Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans get the green light

10 mins; June 17, 2025

Summer heatwave hits the UK - is London climate resilient?

12 mins; June 16, 2025

Israel's 'declaration of war' as it attacks Iran’s nuclear facilities

18 mins; June 13, 2025

(In)Justice: Killer Privilege | Episode 2: The Party Is Over

37 mins; June 12, 2025

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11 mins; June 11, 2025

Revealed: More than 700 children as young as 10 caught with knives and firearms in London schools

10 mins; June 10, 2025

Israel intercepts diverted Gaza aid boat with Greta Thunberg

15 mins; June 09, 2025

Labour stuns Reform with Scottish win – Plus, Cypress Hill on Royal Albert Hall album

16 mins; June 06, 2025

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37 mins; June 05, 2025

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16 mins; June 04, 2025

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14 mins; June 03, 2025

Will Keir Starmer’s defence review keep Britain safe?

13 mins; June 02, 2025

Mystery surrounds a series of sinister red paint attacks...

13 mins; May 30, 2025

What does Trump’s tariff blockage mean for the UK?

12 mins; May 29, 2025

Will London decriminalise cannabis?

16 mins; May 28, 2025

Will Nigel Farage’s fantasy economics appeal to working people?

11 mins; May 27, 2025

Ofgem's price cap - here's what it means for your energy bills

13 mins; May 23, 2025

Can we fix our broken prison system?

17 mins; May 22, 2025

Inflation surprise after ‘awful’ April’s bills hike

11 mins; May 21, 2025

Keir Starmer hails mood change after EU-UK reset deal

11 mins; May 20, 2025

Inside the Legal Aid Agency cyber hack

13 mins; May 19, 2025

Is this Eurovision’s most controversial year?

15 mins; May 16, 2025

The High Court battle threatening London's festivals

15 mins; May 15, 2025

London's housing crisis explained - and why it's only getting worse

14 mins; May 14, 2025

The backlash against Keir Starmer’s immigration speech

14 mins; May 13, 2025

The illegal truth behind some of London’s top restaurants

12 mins; May 12, 2025

Why cases of blackmail and sextortion are on the rise

15 mins; May 09, 2025

What can we learn from the VE Day commemorations?

14 mins; May 08, 2025

India launches missiles into Pakistan-controlled territory

13 mins; May 07, 2025

Will Labour’s VISA crackdown benefit the UK?

16 mins; May 06, 2025

Short term holiday lets 'are rented unlawfully'

14 mins; May 02, 2025

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14 mins; May 01, 2025

Should London ban 'supersize' SUVs?

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15 mins; April 29, 2025

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Will tougher laws prevent dangerous cycling?

13 mins; April 25, 2025

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16 mins; April 24, 2025

Are we facing a global recession?

15 mins; April 23, 2025

Who will be the next Pope?

15 mins; April 22, 2025

Should Sharia law councils be regulated?

17 mins; April 18, 2025

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14 mins; April 17, 2025

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13 mins; April 16, 2025

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15 mins; April 15, 2025

Why are UK museums losing visitors?

13 mins; April 14, 2025

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13 mins; April 11, 2025

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16 mins; April 10, 2025

Why are the super-rich leaving London?

10 mins; April 09, 2025

The UK’s first baby born from a womb transplant

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16 mins; April 07, 2025

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15 mins; April 04, 2025

How will Trump's tariffs impact the UK?

20 mins; April 03, 2025

Met Police Cuts: what £260million shortfall means for London

12 mins; April 02, 2025

The High Court challenge to VAT on independent school fees

15 mins; April 01, 2025

Starmer’s migration summit: 40 nations gather to tackle people smuggling

12 mins; March 31, 2025

Spring statement analysis: Labour rebels, welfare cuts, and defence

16 mins; March 27, 2025

Sentebale: Why can't Prince Harry escape tragedy?

15 mins; March 26, 2025

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13 mins; March 25, 2025

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16 mins; March 21, 2025

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17 mins; March 20, 2025

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14 mins; March 19, 2025

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14 mins; March 18, 2025

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12 mins; March 17, 2025

Why Trump’s Maga masterplan is spooking the markets

12 mins; March 15, 2025

Erica Buist: Why AI won't kill real journalism (Masterclasses from The London Standard)

14 mins; March 14, 2025

Keir Starmer to abolish NHS England

16 mins; March 13, 2025

The London Question: What if climate change gets out of control?

15 mins; March 12, 2025

North Sea collision - an environmental disaster?

17 mins; March 11, 2025

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14 mins; March 10, 2025

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13 mins; March 07, 2025

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15 mins; March 05, 2025

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17 mins; February 28, 2025

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10 mins; February 26, 2025

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14 mins; February 20, 2025

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10 mins; February 19, 2025

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14 mins; February 18, 2025

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14 mins; February 14, 2025

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13 mins; February 13, 2025

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14 mins; February 12, 2025

AI Action Summit Paris: security, humanity & agentic tech

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