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In this bonus episode Jon Weeks meets Zahra Bahrololoumi, CEO of Salesforce UK&I. The CRM firm has been dubbed the world's number one customer relationship management software company, and Zahra herself has been named one of the best-known female leaders in the UK. In this episode Zahra discusses how AI is top of the agenda for businesses, why data security is paramount when using the technolo...

Episode 7 of A Week's a Long Time in Westminster: While "Brat" Kamala Harris is all but confirmed as the Democrat presidential nominee, there’s speculation in the UK that Labour are planning to raise taxes despite their election promises. Nicholas Cecil and Rachael Burford discuss the key moments of the week in the world of politics, including: Kamala Harris is celebrating "brat summer" as she pre...

The wait is nearly over. The Evening Standard’s Sports Correspondent, Matt Majundie, joins us from Paris to give you the definitive guide on everything you need to know about this year’s Games.  From Team GB’s chances of topping the medal table, the big name athletes competing again, to the rising stars to watch out for, and the key dates for your diary. In part two, our Arts Correspondent, R...

The Standard can reveal that the Royal Mint has been told by the Treasury that it would not have to mint any new 1p and 2p coins for general circulation this year - and doesn’t expect to order any more in the coming years.  Our Business & Technology Correspondent, Simon Hunt, who is behind the story, explains what we know so far about the situation and whether the UK is officially becomin...

The Evening Standard’s Defence Editor, Robert Fox, explains how the political situations in the US, Germany and France have thrust the UK to the front of the western alliance. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been pitched into Nato leadership due to the UK Labour government being seen as the strongest and most stable of the lead European Nato allies - amid threats from Russia, China, North Korea an...

Joe Biden has officially dropped out of the 2024 US presidential race, and has publicly endorsed the current Vice-President Kamala Harris to succeed him.  But with only 105 days left to go until election day, will it be Harris vs Trump? And is there enough time for the Democrats to fight against the momentum building behind Donald Trump?  Jitendra Joshi, The Evening Standard’s Deputy Pol...

What is the best pub for food in London? Well, David Ellis, ES going out editor , and Josh Barrie, food writer, have put together a comprehensive list of the top spots in the capital. Whether you’re looking for well poured beers, excellent wines, a classic fish and chips, or something a bit different, they've got you covered. In this episode they discuss what makes a great gastro pub in 2024 and g...

Episode 6 of A Week’s a Long Time in Westminster: As our new PM Sir Keir Starmer tries to unite Britain, Europe and the wider world, there’s plenty of political drama in the US. Nicholas Cecil, Jitendra Joshi and Rachael Burford discuss the key moments of the week in the world of politics, including: IT “pandemic” hits Britain and the world Long-range missile talks between Keir Starmer and Volodym...

In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev talks to bestselling author and brain coach Jim Kwik. Kwik suffered a traumatic brain injury aged 5 and is now a world authority on brain optimisation. To hear the full interview with Jim Kwik, and to learn his top tips to boost your brain power, search Brave New World or click here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More housing, improved rail services, extra rights for renters and more. Jitendra Joshi and Rachael Burford discuss the key points from the King’s Speech , and how Labour’s plans will impact London. Plus, Robert Dex explains why Strictly Come Dancing is introducing chaperones for celebrity contestants . Follow us on X or on Threads . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Data shows more than 100 spiking cases are happening in London every month . Anthony France discusses the recent surge in spiking in the capital, and explains the Met's plan to tackle it. Plus, in part two, Nick Clark reveals the top theatre shows to watch in London this summer. Follow us on X or on Threads . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Investigators continue to piece together evidence for a motive leading to the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. It left a former fire chief dead and wounded two other people at the Pennsylvania rally, plus Trump, after the shooter's bullet struck his ear. The gunman, named as Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire at the rally in Butler and was himself shot dead. But there are no...

Meet public speaker, writer and professional introvert, Richard Etienne. He’s made a career out of showing people that you don’t need to be the loudest person in the room to have the most impact. Richard joins Nicola Barron from Evening Standard Masterclasses to discuss: ·        What is an introvert? ·        Is it ha...

Starmer’s first week in power but is it slipping away from Biden? Episode 5 of A Week’s a Long Time in Westminster: All eyes on the president, Labour’s great reset, and is football coming home?  Analysis with our politics team - Nicholas Cecil, Jitendra Joshi and Rachael Burford. In this episode: Labour gets off to a flying start Is Biden heading for the Rest Wing? Battle for the heart and so...

England’s late winner against the Netherlands has sparked a rush of fans trying to get to Berlin in time for Sunday night’s final. Evening Standard reporter Robert Dex has the latest on the race to grab those gold-dust tickets for the showdown against Spain. In part two, we’ll look at why water bills in London are set to shoot up by almost £100 by 2030 under proposals unveiled today by the industr...

As Sir Keir Starmer jets to Washington for Nato’s 75th anniversary, his armed forces minister said the government will aim to complete a defence review in less than a year. It comes amid warnings from former military chiefs that Britain is unprepared for the threat of war.  Minister Luke Pollard said the new government would work “at pace” to finish the assessment - which the prime minister s...

Hybrid vehicles of a different kind will soon be seen on London’s roads - behold the era of the ‘tram-bus’. Officially called ieTrams, they will ply one of the capital’s longest routes, the 15-mile 358 line from Crystal Palace to Orpington. The striking new vehicles might look like a rounded single-decker with covered wheels, but the hardware includes a pantograph overhead fast-charging system use...

Britain’s newly-minted chancellor Rachel Reeves gives her first major speech at the Treasury with the hope of boosting investment in Britain after years of post-Brexit economic turbulence. The fledgling Labour government is making growth its number one priority as it seeks to bring in extra billions to improve public services. Speaking to business chiefs at the Treasury, Reeves explained how she w...

The Standard’s Jon Weeks met with Nicola Hodson, the UK and Ireland CEO of multinational corporation IBM. On this special cut-down episode Jon and Nicola discuss AI and how IBM is helping companies from all sectors to incorporate the technology into their business. To hear the full interview just search How to be a CEO Nicola Hodson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

It's Election Results Day.... Episode 4 of A Week’s a Long Time in Westminster: Labour's historic victory, broken down by our politics team - Nicholas Cecil, Jitendra Joshi and Rachael Burford. In this episode: How London's political landscape has changed Why Keir Starmer's now facing the 'hard part' What's next for the Conservative party? Did Reform UK and the Lib Dems do as well as they hoped? F...

In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev talks to physician and longevity expert Mark Hyman. The two discuss the rise of functional medicine and what lifestyle changes we can make to enhance our healthspan. To hear the full interview just search Brave New World on your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pros & cons of immigration, the main parties’ proposals, and how to tackle an influx of migrants. Madeleine Sumption, the Director of the Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford discusses the current state of immigration in the UK, how migrant numbers impact the economy, and why evidence suggests the Rwanda scheme might not be an effective deterrent against illegal migration. Fol...

This week in the run-up to election day, we’re taking a deeper look at three of the biggest issues for voters: taxes & the economy, immigration - and today, it’s the turn of the NHS.  Strikes, waiting lists, lack of funding, not enough GP appointments, dentists appointments, or mental health services - they’re all issues that never seem to be out of the news.  Experts have been sound...

The countdown to polling day is on, and in a special miniseries of the Standard podcast ahead of 4 July, we’re taking a deeper look at three of the hot topics on the 2024 general election campaign trail - tax and the economy, the NHS and immigration. In this first special episode, we’ll examine the critical of issue the pound in our pocket and which of the parties can be trusted to steward the eco...

Episode 3 of A Week’s a Long Time in Westminster: Angry debates on both sides of the Atlantic, exclusive interviews with Rishi Sunak and Sir Ed Davey, a calamitous poll for the Tories, and the battle for Jewish votes in Finchley. Nicholas Cecil, Jitendra Joshi and Rachael Burford discuss the latest drama in the run-up to the general election. In this episode: Did the PM do enough in his final deba...