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15/12/2025

Why are tube fares set to rise in 2026?

Londoners will have to pay more in transport costs from March 2026, as mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has revealed that tube fares are set to rise. The cost of a single tube journey in zone 1, central London will be hiked by up to 7.1 per cent, which is about double the current rate of inflation. According to details published by City Hall, most Tube and train fares – for TfL services such as the Elizabeth line and London Overground – will increase by a maximum of 20p, although many fares will only increase by 10p. For the first time in years, bus fares will also be increased, although not until July. The Standard’s City Hall and Transport Editor Ross Lydall is here with the latest - and also shares what action he’d take if he were London mayor for the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15/12/2025

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17 min
09/07/2023

Our 2023 Theatre highlights so far...

To mark the halfway point of 2023, join Nick Clark and Nancy Durrant for this special episode showcasing the finest shows that have impressed them this year so far. You can find all the links to the full shows below, but theatrical amuse-bouches to tempt you with the best of the West End and beyond include: Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical Interview with the cast and creators Our review Sheridan Smith in Shirley Valentine Shirley Valentine review The Lehman Trilogy The Lehman Trilogy cast interview Our review Accidental Death of an Anarchist Interview with Daniel Rigby Our review Groundhog Day Interview with Tim Minchin and Danny Rubin Our review Dear England Dear England at the National Theatre review Sleepova Our review Sir Lenny Henry and Lynette Linton on August in England Interview with Lenny & Lynette Our review Find all our latest reviews over at standard.co.uk/culture/theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09/07/2023

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29 min
02/03/2024

The Hills of California by Jez Butterworth and director Sam Mendes reviewed (The Standard Theatre Podcast)

From The Standard Theatre Podcast Nancy and the Nicks review Jez Butterworth and Sam Mendes's production of The Hills of California at the Harold Pinter Theatre. To hear the full episode, which includes their interview with Felicity Huffman for Hir, click this link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02/03/2024

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11 min
24/09/2025

What's behind Trump's fresh attack on Sadiq Khan?

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.

24/09/2025

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15 min
26/11/2025

NHS approves ‘living drug’, plus Apple TV’s latest Ice Age epic

The NHS approves a groundbreaking new “living drug” for aggressive leukaemia, offering fresh hope for patients whose cancer has returned or resisted treatment — and marking a major win for London’s life sciences sector. Plus, UCL and Royal Free researchers push forward with greener, cheaper ways to manufacture next-gen cell therapies. We also look at how UK scientists are repurposing Covid-era mRNA tech to protect against snake venom, and why new climate data shows Europe’s winters — including London’s — are becoming wetter far faster than models predicted. Later in the episode, we speak to Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age executive producer Mike Gunton about snow sloths, Ice Age surprises, and the lessons ancient climate change still holds today. Also in this episode: A new germanium-based quantum material sets a record for hole mobility — and could support faster, cooler and more efficient future chipsGhost of Yotei drops its biggest update yet, including New Game Plus and a 120Hz mode for PS5 and PS5 ProNintendo rolls out a stability patch for both Switch and Switch 2, fixing data-transfer and Bluetooth issues For all the latest news, head to standard.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26/11/2025

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13 min
18/12/2024

Euston HS2 station to have just six platforms, says government

The government has confirmed London’s new HS2 station at Euston will have just six platforms. The London Standard’s transport editor Ross Lydall reports rail commentators fear this could result in a lack of capacity should HS2 ever be extended north of Birmingham. Ross joins us to discuss what the reduced number of platforms could mean for passenger journeys and also an update on the mega-project’s price tag. In part two, Dr Enrico Amico, assistant professor in applied mathematics at the University of Birmingham, on methods behind research that uses neuroimaging to reveal new ways of mapping the brain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18/12/2024

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12 min
10/12/2025

Does London really need the return of Jamie’s Italian?

Jamie Oliver is to relaunch his Italian restaurants in 2026 - seven years after the chain went out of business - having reached a deal with Brava Hospitality Group, the owners of Prezzo. At its peak, there were more than 40 Jamie’s Italian sites across the UK, but after rapid expansion and a changing market, the company ran into trouble. Now the first UK branch in six years is set to open in Leicester Square next year, at a time when UK hospitality bosses have complained of a tough trading environment, increased costs and changes to business rates. So can the celebrity chef pull off this comeback - and does the capital need another Italian chain restaurant? The Standard’s Food & Drink Writer Josh Barrie is here with the latest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10/12/2025

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14 min
14/02/2024

Sadiq Khan: My London Love Story

We all know Sadiq Khan and his son-of-a-bus-driver-to-mayor-of-London story. But what about Sadiq Khan: Tooting resident, husband of Saadiya and father-of-two? Host Katie Strick sits down with our city’s mayor for an exclusive look at his rollercoaster love affair with our capital, from meeting his wife as a teenager to embarrassing his daughters and the important dating advice he gives to his single friends. Make sure to follow London Love Stories with Katie Strick wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14/02/2024

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28 min
16/05/2024

Bill Irvine: The truth about the Stoics

In the first episode of our second season, Evgeny talks to professor Bill Irvine, an expert on stoicism whose books have democratised the ancient wisdom of Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius for a new generation which, he says, can benefit from it greatly. The two discuss: · The unexpected success of his books and the “stoic renaissance” in the 21st century. · What it actually means to be a stoic and how this helps us rise to different challenges. · The core techniques of stoicism explored in his book The Stoic Challenge. · Stoicism as an antidote to offence-taking. · How stoicism helps us reframe setbacks as opportunities. · What Seneca would have to say about free speech on college campuses. If you enjoyed the episode, please hit follow and leave us a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16/05/2024

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47 min
29/10/2024

Big spenders in London’s five-star hotels ‘gold rush’

With the Budget on Wednesday getting us more focussed about stretching the pennies - who’s splashing out on £1,000-a-night on London’s new five-star hotel suites, amid a building boom? It seems there’s plenty of business at the top-end, with The London Standard’s business editor Jonathan Prynn reporting the capital is on the brink of a new luxury hotel “gold rush”, with destinations offering hundreds of five-star rooms and suites due to open over the next 18 months. In part two, could east London’s famed “Blackhorse beer mile” be at risk? The London Standard’s City Hall editor Ross Lydall reports on the fate of two breweries run by The Wild Card Brewery, which were shuttered after bailiffs arrived over apparent rent arrears with Waltham Forest council. Now there are concerns for other local businesses, which also have the council as their landlord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29/10/2024

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11 min

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