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In today’s episode, Nicola Barron from Masterclasses for The London Standard is joined by Johannes Cullberg – entrepreneur, food industry expert, and author of Unprocess Your Diet in 30 Days.They discuss the rise of ultra-processed foods and how they’ve taken over our diets. Johannes offers practical advice on making small, sustainable changes to improve your health without drastic restrictions or extreme diets.Johannes’s session from The Bigger Life Festival is available to watch until 17 March.For more from Johannes Cullberg:Visit standard.co.uk/masterclasses to access his session.Buy Johannes’s Book:Unprocess Your Diet in 30 Days is available now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The London Standard’s business editor, Jonathan Prynn, joins us to discuss this year's remarkable rise in the FTSE 100. For an hour or so, the City’s famous index of shares in leading British listed companies grew for the first time in history, above the 8900 mark. So, what has driven this sudden reappraisal of the UK and the London stock market?In part two, we’re joined by award-winning children’s author and screenwriter Frank Cottrell-Boyce to discuss this year’s London Book Fair, could AI write a better story? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fallout from Friday's public disagreement between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has continued, with the US pausing military aid to Ukraine.As Europe reels from Donald Trump’s decision, the UK’s Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, has insisted the Prime Minister will not be “blindsided or bounced” from the pursuit of peace.But how long could Ukraine hold out without US support? We’re joined by The London Standard’s political editor, Nicholas Cecil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Restaurant critic David Ellis and food writer Josh Barrie take over the podcast to celebrate British Pie Week (March 3-9).This year’s celebration comes with a twist as ministers recently urged the government to grant pies protected status.David and Josh discuss whether some restaurants are cashing in on nostalgia, the closure of traditional pie and mash shops, and how modern interpretations are reshaping the scene. Plus, they reveal their favourite pies and go-to spots for the best in London.Listen in—and if you’re hungry for more, check out their full guide here.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan meets city hall and transport editor Ross Lydall to discuss the news of a public consultation and his plans to take control of Oxford Street.CALM CEO Simon Gunning joins us to discuss recent figures revealing that 50% of London-based adults believe the government should do more to prevent youth suicide.Plus, lifestyle and culture writer India Block visits Dennis Seevers' House in Shoreditch—a theatrical reimagining of Georgian-era living.If you have been affected by the topics discussed in this podcast, call Samaritans for free on 116 123 or visit samaritans.org or CALM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode includes explicit language. Our restaurant critic David Ellis interviews the famed chef Gordon Ramsay at the glass-walled dining room of Lucky Cat, his new restaurant on the 60th floor of 22 Bishopsgate - London’s highest dining spot.Gordon discusses pricing, breaking America, and his reputation in the UK.To read the full interview, pick up a copy of this week’s edition of The London Standard or click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following Wednesday’s PMQs, the Government has responded in full to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, setting out what they call tough new reforms to fix building safety and strengthen accountability.58 recommendations made by Sir Martin Moore-Bick when he published his long-awaited report in September are to be accepted in full.Grenfell Next of Kin, a group representing some of the bereaved, said it will be ‘paying close attention to these words and intentions’.To walk us through their pledge we’re joined by The London Standard’s chief political correspondent, Rachael Burford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was T.S. Eliot telling the truth when he wrote “April is the cruellest month”? Perhaps he had foreseen today, as news broke that millions of people are facing a perfect storm of rising bills on or around April 1 - including energy, water, council tax, train fares, mobile, and broadband bills. Helena Wadia is joined by The London Standard’s Business Editor Jonathan Prynn, to explain the predicted energy bill rises for millions of households.In part two, Commissioning Editor and Culture Writer Vicky Jessop gives us a look-ahead to this Sunday's Academy Awards - which films are leading the Oscar nominations, is there a clear frontrunner, and what controversies have created a storm? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, millions of children have had their education disrupted. To mark the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we’re joined by Sarah Brown, Chair of charity TheirWorld, to discuss how the organisation is supporting education and children throughout the conflict. Sarah has been working at Ukrainian President Zelensky's request directly with the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, as well as First Lady Olena Zelenska’s Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thousands of patients across London will now have access to urgent dental appointments as the Government begins efforts to rebuild NHS dentistry.However, leaders in the profession insist ministers should have “fired the starting gun” last summer.To learn more, we’re joined by Len D’Cruz from the British Dental Association, a practice owner and dentist in Woodford Green, East London. He explains the harrowing situations he has witnessed, including cases of DIY dentistry.In part two, The London Standard’s food and drink writer, Josh Barrie, visits Forty Hall Vineyard, a hidden gem just a few miles from the heart of the capital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.