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In a speech to the nation, the Russian President said reservists would be called up to fight in Ukraine. He went on to claim that the West has been “engaging in nuclear blackmail’’ and Russia has “lots of weapons to reply”. So, just how concerned should we be about Vladimir Putin’s threats? The Evening Standard’s Home Affairs Editor, Martin Bentham, explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Now the official mourning period for Queen Elizabeth II has ended, it’s time for our new Prime Minister to get to work.  She’s got a packed week ahead of her; foreign trips, big statements and a fiscal package to set into motion. As Robbie Smith, the Evening Standard’s Comment Editor, explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SliderCuts, sometimes known as Mark Maciver, is a globally recognised barber and one of the UK's leading black entrepreneurs. He's cut the hair of international superstars like LeBron James and Anthony Joshua, building up a business from his shop in East London. Listen to the full episode here .   In this episode we talk about:   How to get financing when banks won't talk to you The...

On Thursday 8th September 2022, we lost our Queen.  As the Elizabethan era ends and the Carolean period begins, we look at how the nation prepared for this historic day.  Experts Robert Hazell, Professor of Government & the Constitution at University College London, and the Evening Standard’s Royal Editor, Robert Jobson, walk us through the protocol, events that followed and ultimate...

Queen Elizabeth will long be remembered as the longest reigning monarch in British history. She's been credited with the most famous face in the world, was the first monarch to appear on television, and also sent one of the first ever emails. Sarah Richardson, Professor of Modern British History at the University of Warwick describes some of her top achievements as our monarch, and why she’s so de...

Could it take over a year for King Charles III to appear on our money? And do Australians really want Steve Irwin on their dollar notes? Looking at King Charles’s accession process, Lucy Hume from Debrett’s explains what happens now, and how the King might wield his power as monard. Plus Dominic Chorney, a coin expert from Baldwin’s explains how our currency will change, and what other commonwealt...

London could become ‘full’ for the first time, as up to one million people are expected to visit for the Queen’s coffin procession . Some people are already camping out to get ahead of the queue , and some train services into London have already sold out. The Evening Standard’s John Dunne explains how unprecedented the occasion will be for the capital. And Ross Lydall, our Travel Editor explains h...

What now for the Queen’s Corgis? And will the dog breed maintain its legacy as a Royal pet? We speak with the Evening Standard’s Ethan Croft about the Queen’s history with Corgis , and where the two she's left will live now.  Plus ex-chairman of the Welsh Corgi League Diana King explains how the Queen boosted the breed's popularity. In this episode: How Queen Elizabeth fell in love with Corgi...

The United Kingdom woke on Friday to absorb news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, after the 96-year-old monarch died peacefully at Balmoral. Mourners from around the world, in their thousands, are gathering at Buckingham Palace, Windsor and Sandringham House in an outpouring of public emotion. The nation is due to be addressed by the new head of state, King Charles III. The King and Camill...

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died. The 96-year-old monarch had been ill for some time and under medical supervision, with her family gathering by her bedside at Balmoral. Elizabeth II was the nation’s longest-reigning monarch, serving as head of state for more than 70 years. In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen...

Books sales are booming, as commuters take a break from doomscrolling to get immersed in paper and digital pages - with the notifications all turned off to concentrate. Crime novels, sci-fi and romantic fiction have boosted sales to their highest in a decade. The Leader’s joined by Lucy Starbuck Braidley, senior programme manager for libraries at the National Literacy Trust, to discover the enduri...

Boris Johnson has left Number 10 and Liz Truss is now Conservative Prime Minister after meeting the Queen at Balmoral. As the new PM prepares an expected freeze on fuel bills and Russia tightens the screw on gas supply, what other economic challenges are on the horizon and what’s Johnson’s financial legacy? The Leader’s joined by Evening Standard political editor Nic Cecil from Parliament and Jonn...

Liz Truss is the UK's new Prime Minister, securing 81,326 votes from Conservative party members, compared to Rishi Sunak’s 60,399, to become only Britain’s third female prime minister. This was a leadership race closer than predicted. So, after her coronation, what’s Truss’s plan to heal the UK’s pandemic-ravaged economy, how does she plan to sort those sky-high energy bills, or is she just a one-...

We’re with eBay’ s UK Boss Murray Lambell.  How to be a CEO  caught up with Murray in the final week of ITV’s Love Island and found out how they support sustainability, SMEs, and what it’s like to be an internet pioneer. Also on the show: Why Gen Z's powering sales of used items  How they support businesses and customers Why they matched with Love Island Keeping your style and still...

Who is replacing Boris Johnson at Number 10 Downing Street? Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss have battled it out hard in the leadership race for the role of the UK’s new Prime Minister. The pair have made their final pitches to Conservative members at leadership hustings, with the rising cost of living dominating the debate. What challenges lie ahead and what are their economic strategies? To analyse we’...

No, it’s not just leaving your office one day hoping no one will notice and never returning again. It’s a trend that’s gone viral on TikTok, where many look to redefine their boundaries by only doing what’s required of their job and nothing more. Putting more of a focus on what they do outside of work. Anthony Klotz, Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour from UCL, explains the concept an...

It’s been 25 years since we lost the People’s Princess, Diana. We're joined by Paul McCann from the HALO Trust. One of her greatest achievements in her lifetime was her charity work. Her ability to harness her juggernaut fame, use it for the greater good and focus the world’s gaze on important issues… was second to none. In fact, her legacy in this area is so enduring that it’s still at work...

Pubs and brewers across the UK say they are at risk of closure within months due to price hikes upwards of 300%. This comes after years of the pandemic having a crippling effect on the hospitality sector as a whole.  Molly Davis from the British Institute of Innkeeping explains what can be done to save them.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inspired after a child bought a real truck instead of a toy online with their mums card, GoHenry, the debit card for kids, now has more than two million users in the UK and US. They doubled revenues during the pandemic to $42 million and recently acquired French firm Pixpay. In this bonus episode taken from our How to be a CEO podcast, we speak to GoHenry's co-founder, Louise Hill. To hear the ful...

As the energy cap is rising by 80% in October, could it reach £7,200 next year? And why are Brits paying more for energy than people elsewhere? Tessa Khan from Uplift explains why bills are so high, and Mike Childs from Friends of the Earth tells us why renewables are the best way forward. In this episode: Why are energy bills in the UK so high? What can the Government do to fix the problem? How r...

Notting Hill Carnival is back . Europe’s biggest street party is expected to bring around 2 million people into London. The event has just been on a three-year hiatus because of Covid. We speak with carnival veteran Clary Salandy who’s been designing costumes for the event since the 1980s. Plus we hear from Tamsin Salfrais from Colours Carnival ,a Mas Band for the Carnival parade, and the Evening...

Six months since Putin’s invasion of Ukraine began, today also marks Ukraine's independence day. Boris Johnson has made a surprise visit to Kyiv to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky, as there is optimism Ukraine can win the war. Denys Ganzha , a Ukrainian Youth Delegate to the UN in Kyiv, tells us how the country is coping and why there is a sense of optimism the war will end. In this episode: Mix...

68% of Londoners have struggled with mental health this year, but will plans for GPs to prescribe exercise help? CEO of crisis charity Hestia discusses their mental health survey, mental health charity Mind about the benefits of exercise, and the man behind Climb Free: free indoor climbing sessions for people struggling. In this episode: -Why are the numbers of people struggling so high? -How does...

Barristers have voted for strikes. The courts face a backlog of almost 60,000 cases. Will people start avoiding jobs in law? Evening Standard Courts Correspondent Tristan Kirk explains what the strikes are all about, and what they might lead to. In this episode: -What is the strike action all about? -The backlog of almost 60,000 cases -Why has the CJS suffered from a lack of funding? -Are newly qu...

Anne Wojcicki, co-founder and CEO of 23andme is a pioneer in the biotech industry, has a well-earned spot on the Forbes ‘Power Women’ list and according to reports, is a billionaire - on paper at least. Anne is nothing if not accomplished.  In this episode: How they came up with the idea for 23andme  Getting the company off the ground Working and thriving in a male-dominated field Instan...