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Labour under fire after cutting the budget for UK clean energy plans. Critics call the decision ‘economically illiterate’. Scale back reportedly due to 'tougher economic circumstances'. Our Deputy Political Editor Jitendra Joshi examines why Labour has cut funding to its green energy plans, and sustainability expert Juliet Kinsman explains why it's bad timing, as global temperatures exceed the agreed 1.5C limit for 12 months. In this episode:What has prompted Labour to change tack?How green policies are working in the USWhy we’re failing to limit global temperatures to 1.5CHow government policies, climate change and migration are all linkedFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Data shows 24% of Londoners hate their commute. Average London commute takes 38 minutes. Central Line commuters affected by disruption ‘virtually every day’ since December. Our Arts Correspondent Robert Dex dissects the survey into commuters' woes, and our Transport Editor Ross Lydall reveals the latest from TfL on the Central Line chaos. In this episode:Strikes, train shortages and delays hit LondonersHow Covid has changed our attitudes to commutingWhat has caused the Central Line chaos?TfL’s update on Central Line’s return to normalFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PM Rishi Sunak reveals cancer was 'caught early'. Buckingham Palace keeps cancer type private. President Joe Biden sends his well wishes. Our Royal Editor Robert Jobson discusses the King’s diagnosis, Prince William stepping in to cover public duties, and whether Prince Harry’s UK visit could prompt a family reconciliation. In this episode:How work-a-holic Charles will cope with being off-dutyWill the Royal Family announce more details about his condition?Why the King needs to ‘take it easy’Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anti-FGM campaigner Nimco Ali sits down with the Evening Standard's Alexandra Jones to talk about her eleven year battle to end the practice worldwide. To mark the UN International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, they talk about:Why ending FGM by 2030 is a ‘tangible reality’How 70 million girls born between now and 2030 are at risk of the practiceHow her family reacted when she began her activism in the Evening Standard 11 years agoHow at seven year’s old she “shocked” her teachers by telling them she was a survivor of FGMThe death threats and "emotional punch in the gut" she received through her campaigning.What it meant to go from being ignored as a child to being an adult with the Prime Minister’s backing.The positive steps the world can take to finally end FGMRead more from Nimco Ali in the Evening Standard newspaper, or standard.co.uk Hit your follow button so you never miss an episode of the Standard podcast, and please leave us a rating and review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor teases new 2024 album in Grammy acceptance speech. Jay-Z calls out the Grammys over Beyoncé album award snub. Why this year’s female-dominated ceremony is a positive sign. Our Celebrities Correspondent Lizzie Edmonds gives us the lowdown on the drama at this year's ceremony, and reveals whether she thinks Taylor Swift is unstoppable. Also in this episode:Could Taylor Swift secure a fifth album of the year Grammy award?Is Miley Cyrus finally getting the recognition she deserves?Have the Grammys maintained their credibility?Dua Lipa’s hope for an equal space for women in the industryFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a special cut taken from our theatre podcast: Packed with Nineties hit music, we review the musical take on Cruel Intentions at The Other Palace, which is based on the 1999 blockbuster movie that starred Reece Witherspoon and Buffy actress Sarah Michelle Gellar. Plus, we revisit Six the musical as the show celebrates its sixth year on stage, and is now on at the Vaudeville theatre. Click here to listen to the full episode, or search for The Standard Theatre Podcast. This podcast is hosted by Nancy Durrant, Nick Clark and Nick Curtis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 66th Grammys are coming to Los Angeles on Sunday night - and we’ve got a round-up of the main contenders.Female musicians are set to win big at the celebrated night for musicians, songwriters, composers and producersWomen leading the Recording Academy’s 2024 nominations include SZA, Dua Lipa, Lana Del Ray and Miley Cyrus.Taylor Swift is hoping to scoop a 13th Grammy and take home the hotly-contest album of the year for a record-breaking fourth time, with her Midnights LP.Live performances include Joni Mitchell - singing at the event for the first time at the age of 80 - plus Billy Joel, Travis Scott and Burna Boy. For latest pre-awards nominations news, we’re joined by the Evening Standard celebrity correspondent Lizzie Edmonds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it possible to live forever – and would you even want to? Evgeny Lebedev is joined by David Walliams to explore the science and ethics of age reversal. He also meets longevity pioneer Dr David Sinclair, who gives advice on how to extend lifespans - and tells David Walliams how to reverse his biological clock. This is a preview of our Brave New World series. To hear the whole episode search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' on your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The people of Britain have delivered a damning verdict on Brexit four years on from leaving the European Union.An exclusive Ipsos poll for the Evening Standard found 57 per cent of British adults believe Brexit has been more of a failure, with just 13 per cent saying more of a success.There are also warnings new red tape impacting fresh produce entering Britain from the eurozone will add £330 million a year in business costs and drive up prices for UK consumers or even lead to shortages.To discover more, we’re joined by Evening Standard deputy political editor Jitendra Joshi, who’s been reporting on the latest post-Brexit economic developments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thousands of commuters defied union attempts to shut down key routes into London - but there was little sign of an end to the rail strikes.Train drivers in the Aslef union walked out at South Western Railway, Southern and Thameslink in the ongoing 20-month pay rise saga.We’ve got the latest with Evening Standard transport editor Ross Lydall, who’s been reporting from Waterloo station.Then, in part two, escape the polluted centre for London’s glorious green spaces - which have been valued at £8 billion by the City of London Corporation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.