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1) The beauty and brutality of the Winter Olympic Games, with Chemmy Alcott
The 2026 Winter Olympic Games has been historic for Team GB, with podium placements in snowboarding, skiing, skeleton and curling. So, what exactly is in the mountain air this year?In this episode, ho...Show More
2) What comes next after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest?
Yesterday Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince and Duke of York, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office during his time as trade envoy to the UK. So, what’s next for Andrew,...Show More
3) Inside London Fashion Week: A front-row preview
London Fashion Week starts today, and the excitement is palpable. Julian MacDonald is back, Joseph are debuting a new runway collection for the first time in 8 years, and everyone is holding their bre...Show More
4) Exclusive: Daisy Green co-founder breaks silence on Hampstead Heath café battle
The takeover of Hampstead Heath’s cafés has sparked bullying accusations, a legal battle, and impassioned petitioning from locals — with actor Benedict Cumberbatch weighing in. In today’s episode...Show More
5) Does London need a tourist tax?
London is consistently ranked as one of the most expensive tourist destinations in the world. It’s set to get even more pricey this year with the introduction of a tourist tax that is predicted to rai...Show More
6) Should restaurants ban influencers? With Jeremy King
Social media is flooded with food influencers hyping up viral dishes and sharing ‘hidden gems’. But rave restaurant reviews come with a cost — often the experience for fellow diners.In this episode, J...Show More
7) Are student loan repayments out of control?
Many of the 5.8 million Brits who took out a Plan 2 student loan over the past decade are now facing astonishing levels of debt, and the government’s latest salary threshold freeze will nudge more gra...Show More
8) All change: Liverpool Street Station’s controversial makeover
Liverpool Street Station has had a major redevelopment plan green-lit by the City Corporation this week. The scheme would be mostly funded by office space situated in a new 320ft tall tower block, muc...Show More
9) “Wuthering Heights” is fifty shades of Earl Grey tea
Emerald Fennel’s sizzling film adaptation of Emily Bronte’s canonical novel has divided critics ahead of its public release on Saturday 14.In this episode of The Standard, host Tamara Kormornick speak...Show More
10) How to have a non-naff Valentine's Day, courtesy of The Standard
Valentine’s Day is notoriously easy to get wrong — from forgettable restaurants to naff gifts. This year, the pressure is even more intense, as Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday. In this episod...Show More