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Looks like we’re going to have to wait a little longer to find out what will happen to Julian Assange. The Wikileaks founder faces a delay to the decision on whether he can bring an appeal against his extradition to the US. However, UK judges did block his immediate transfer for trial on hacking and espionage charges.  The Standard’s courts correspondent, Tristan Kirk, explains the ruling and where things go from here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hamish MacBain visits London Youth, a charity running for 135 years, in episode four of Who Wants to be a London Mayor.He meets with Hanna, 18, and Elizabeth, 17, who are members of their youth board, and asks what young Londoners want from their next mayor.The charity worked with Partnership For Young London on their Young Londoners’ Manifesto 2024, which includes a series of requests for the London Mayor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kickstarting a season of shows looking at the SME market, we speak to Theo Paphitis, the former Dragon's Den star whose retail group includes companies like Ryman Stationery, Robert Dyas, Boux Avenue and London Graphic Centre. He's also the man behind the phenomenally popular Small Business Sunday network, which he started from his kitchen table in 2010. Search How to be a CEO or hit this link, to hear the full episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sadiq Khan 24 points ahead of main rival Susan Hall. But poll suggests majority of Londoners believe mayor’s done badly on crime, homelessness and housing. The bill designed to reverse the ULEZ expansion gets second reading. Our Chief Political Correspondent Rachael Burford explains why the poll results are bitter-sweet for Sadiq Khan, and why MP Graham Johnson’s ULEZ result is more about point-scoring than real action. In this episode:Why the latest poll may be bitter-sweet for Sadiq KhanWhat MP Gareth Johnson’s ULEZ bill meansWhy the bill won’t impact the mayoral electionIs the bill likely to become law?Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wandsworth council tax the lowest in London at £961-a-year. Neighbouring Kingston taxes residents the most at £2,374. Just how badly are councils struggling? Are Sadiq Khan’s tax hikes behind the latest rise? Our Local Democracy Reporter Noah Vickers explains the capital’s council tax rises, and discusses what needs to be done to better support local authorities in London. In this episode:Are many London councils struggling financially?Why is there such a disparity between local authorities' tax rates?What can the government do to support them?Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fastest 12-month fall in inflation since 1978. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt hints at further National Insurance cuts. When will the Bank of England cut interest rates? Financial journalist Michael Hunter explains how significant the latest drop in inflation is, and what it means for our pockets. In this episode:How significant is this drop in inflation?What has caused it?How soon could the BoE cut interest rates?Why falling inflation doesn’t mean an imminent drop in pricesFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sadiq’s calls for rent controls in the capital. Labour leader fails to directly back ULEZ expansion. Will Keir and Sadiq need better synergy to win their respective elections? Our Local Democracy Reporter Noah Vickers discusses his interview with Sadiq Khan and Sir Keir Starmer at the mayor's re-election campaign launch on Monday, and considers whether they will need better synergy to win their respective elections. In this episode:Noah’s key take-aways from Sadiq’s re-election campaign launchIs Sadiq’s 40,000-council home target legitimate?Which of Sadiq’s policies does Keir Starmer disagree with?Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode three of the mayoral election series, ES Magazine’s Deputy Editor, Hamish MacBain, asks is this year's election a done deal?Hamish is joined by Ross Lydall, our City Hall Editor & Transport Editor, and Noah Vickers, our Local Democracy Reporter to discuss the polls, Sadiq Khan's popularity, and his main rival Conservative candidate Susan Hall.Ross & Noah also discuss the prospect of the other candidates causing a stir, and whether votes for them could impact Sadiq's bid for an historic third term as London's Mayor.Every Monday until election day on 2nd May, we’ll be looking at the key issues and talking points that matter most to Londoners before choosing our next mayor. Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our chief theatre critic meets director Ola Ince at The Globe for her new revival of Othello and she tells him why she decided to relocate the Shakespeare tragedy from 16th century Venice to the Metropolitan Police of the present day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In highlights from the Evening Standard’s Rugby Podcast, Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by former Ireland centre, Gordon D’Arcy, to review England’s Six Nations win over the defending champions in a magnificent game at Twickenham, as the pair also look ahead to Super Saturday and the final round of the tournament. Plus Steve Cording and Nick Purewal from the Evening Standard are on hand to debate the predicted winners and losers and offer insights into the progress of the home nations.  To hear the full episode search Evening Standard Rugby Podcast with Lawrence Dallaglio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.