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Today, on the final day of the Labour Party Conference, Sir Keir Starmer has signalled that his government is planning to change the way human rights laws are applied to tackle the challenge of “mass migration”. The Prime Minister says he won’t ‘tear down’ international laws but says a rethink is needed on how they are applied. The Standard’s Chief Political Correspondent Rachael Burford is here with the latest. And in part two, The Standard’s News Reporter Megan Howe joins us to discuss the latest celebrity split between Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, and the ‘cocaine clause’ designed for Keith Urban to earn $600,000 for every year they were married, if he remained sober. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Donald Trump’s newly unveiled peace plan for Gaza has already been hailed by some world leaders as the best chance to end Israel’s war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threw his support behind it at a joint press conference with the US President - and it has been backed by a number of Arab nations including Qatar and Egypt. But is it a viable solution to ending the conflict? David Wearing, an Assistant Professor in International Relations at the University of Sussex, and expert on UK foreign relations in the Middle East, joins us with the latest.  And in part two, The Standard’s Business Editor Jonathan Prynn is here to discuss the revival of London’s fine dining scene.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has branded Nigel Farage’s agenda the “single greatest threat” to British people’s livelihoods at her Labour Party Conference speech in Liverpool. She vowed to stand by Labour’s manifesto pledge not to raise taxes on working people - but has left the door open to changing VAT rules. The Standard’s Chief Political Correspondent Rachael Burford is here with the latest. And in part two, author and podcast host Jack Guinness reflects on his family history after watching Netflix’s House of Guinness, which tells the story of Sir Benjamin Guinness and his four children, to whom he leaves a vast empire in nineteenth century Dublin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said plans for a new digital ID held on people’s phones will be an “enormous opportunity” for the UK and make working illegally tougher. Digital ID will become mandatory as a means of proving the right to work under the plans, which will come into place within the next few years. The Standard’s Chief Political Correspondent Rachael Burford joins us with the latest. And in part two, The Standard’s Culture Writer India Block is here to discuss whether Strictly Come Dancing can survive the latest scandals and what needs to improve, as the much-loved show returns for its 23rd series.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s special report, in the first of an exclusive three-part series, Noureddin Bongo tells The Standard’s Claudia Cockerell about his hell after his family were ousted in a coup in Gabon, Central Africa. And in part two, Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight is back with a period drama that applies his tried and tested formula to 19th-century Ireland. The Standard’s Culture Writer India Block joins us to review Netflix’s new show House of Guinness, which has been likened to familial saga Succession.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In his speech to the UN General Assembly, US President Donald Trump has made a fresh attack on Sir Sadiq Khan, and claimed London wants to “go to Sharia law”. A spokesperson for Sadiq, London’s first Muslim mayor said: “We are not going to dignify his appalling and bigoted comments with a response." The US president also appeared to change his stance on Ukraine, speculating that Kyiv could win back its land due to Russia’s economic troubles.For analysis, we join The Standard's defence editor Robert Fox, who also tells us what he thinks Russia's plans are next.In part two, do you remember the Blitz Club?Forty years after its closure it's now being celebrated at the Design Museum.The Standard's head of culture, Martin Robinson, reveals everything you need to know, and why this exhibition will attract a large audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economists are warning that the UK could face one of the highest inflation rates of any major economy this year.New data from the OECD predicts Britain will see the sharpest price rises among G7 nations - a huge blow to the cost of living and a key challenge ahead of the Government's autumn budget in November.In today’s episode, Rachelle Abbott is joined by the Standard’s chief political correspondent Rachael Burford to discuss how the UK compares with other G7 nations, and how Chancellor Rachel Reeves might balance the books.Plus, the Standard’s TV and gaming editor Vicky Jessop on what TV shows should we be curling up in front of this Autumn?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has approved Gatwick’s plans for a second runway. UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has said the privately financed £2.2 bn project will create thousands more jobs.To find out everything, we're joined by the Standard's business editor, Jonathan Prynn.What are the plans, and is this a win-win for the government in the long-run?Plus, fancy eating like a mobster? Despite its price-tag, The Standard's Josh Barrie tells us all about the latest New York import to open in London, Italian-American restaurant Carbone.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

London has made huge strides in cleaning up its air – with nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter levels dropping sharply thanks to bold policies, investment in public transport, and the rise of electric vehicles. But proposed changes to the Cleaner Vehicle Discount could see EV drivers paying the congestion charge from Christmas Day, raising questions about the city’s next steps.It’s why the Electric London coalition, following The Standard’s Leading the Charge campaign, is calling on London Mayor Sadiq Khan to reverse the decision to scrap EVs’ exemption.In this 'Clean Air' episode, The Standard's Business Editor, Jonathan Prynn, speaks with Georgina McGivern and Valeria Pensabene from the London Clean Air Initiative, and Nick Smith from the Clean Air Fund, to explore what this shift could mean for businesses, residents, and the future of London’s air quality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The second deportation under the government’s ‘one in, one out’ deal with France took place early this morning, as hundreds more migrants risked their lives trying to reach the UK. An Eritrean man, who arrived in the UK on a small boat last month, was on an Air France flight to Paris, which left London Heathrow at 6.15 am. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump suggested Sir Keir Starmer should use the military to tackle the small boats crisis. The Standard’s News Editor Michael Howie is here with the latest.And in part two, journalist John Arlidge joins us to discuss what’s next for Vogue, as the longstanding editor Dame Anna Wintour steps down after 37 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.