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The Evening Standard reveals on Tuesday that more than 30 more low traffic neighbourhoods could be built across London with funding from Mayor Sadiq Khan’s transport body.Evening Standard transport editor Ross Lydall has been examining details of expanded LTN plans, expected to cost around £50 million, in Transport for London’s annual progress report.Plus, acting culture editor Nick Clark visited the extraordinary Spitalfields home of married artists Philip and Charlotte Colbert, which is packed with bright, colourful pop art and surrealist pieces - but what about their everyday teapots and vases?Pop artist Philip and filmmaker Charlotte discuss inspiration for their work and a collaborating on a new homewares and furniture project at Chelsea’s Conran Shop.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Great Britain’s gold rush begins with our first victory of Paris 2024 as Ros Canter, Tom McEwen and Laura Collett triumph in equestrian team eventing at the Château de Versailles.Tom Daley earlier scooped a remarkable fifth Olympic diving medal as he took silver alongside Noah Williams in men’s synchronised 10m platform final.It came after Adam Peaty narrowly missed out on the top podium spot to retain his title by a cruel 0.02 seconds in the men’s 100m breaststroke, and settled for joint silver.For more on Monday’s Paris successes, The Standard podcast is joined by reporter Robert Dex, who’s been covering developments.In part two, in her first major speech as chancellor, Rachel Reeves identifies a £20 billion black hole in government spending as she seeks to pin the blame for future tax rises on Tory profligacy.Reeves’s spending cut targets include more empty public buildings sell-offs, plus slashing government investment in some road-building projects - and there’s concerns about the future of central London’s High Speed 2 rail link.We have policy analysis, plus the latest on the Conservative leadership race, with Evening Standard political editor Nicholas Cecil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 technology, and why more investment is needed in boosting digital skills in the UK.To hear the full episode, search How to be a CEO wherever you find your podcasts, or tap here.For all the latest news head to standard.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 prepares to take on TrumpThe candidates running to replace Rishi Sunak as the Tory leadership contests hots upWill Keir Stamer's honeymoon end in Autumn as MPs hint the country's finances are worse than they thought?London's housing crisis continues to bite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, Robert Dex, runs through the latest news from the Olympics, from Charlotte Dujardin’s dramatic withdrawal, to Tom Daley testing out the beds in the athletes’ village, and all the rumours around what to expect from the opening ceremony.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 becoming a cashless society.  In part two, The Standard’s El Hunt reveals the next wave of Taylor Swift mania, the opening of a new display at V&A Museum about the global superstar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 and Iran.In part two our Arts Correspondent, Robert Dex, discusses the BBC’s annual list of top earners and what the Director General Tim Davie had to say about the Strictly Come Dancing crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Political Editor, explains how we got here and where this all leaves the Democrats. In part two, we take a deeper look at Kamala Harris, the potential Democratic nominee and hopeful president in waiting.Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 guide us through the top five on their list; where they are, what they offer and why they're the best.Check out their article with all 50 of London’s best gastropubs here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 worldLong-range missile talks between Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelensky into No10Donald Trump tries (for half an hour) to unite America before new attacks on DemocratsGrandfather clock is ticking against Joe BidenFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.