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Released at 4pm on the day of recording, an essential daily guide to the biggest, most complex events by our award-winning newsroom.
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Full-time GP numbers fall in London: Can the next government fix the problem?
Our Health Reporter Daniel Keane explains why GP numbers are dropping in the capital, and how the three main political parties are planning to fix the issues plaguing GP surgeries. Plus our acting Culture Editor Nick Clark chats with Sotheby’s Deputy Chairman Andre Zlattinger about their major new art exhibition, London: An Artistic Crossroads.
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General Election 2024: Are the Tories facing wipeout in inner London?
From our politics team, Rachael Burford and Jitendra Joshi discuss the Conservatives' chances in London ahead of the July 4th general election. Plus, Londoners Diary editor Ethan Croft reveals the behind-the-scenes drama at Westminster, during Rishi Sunak's announcement on Wednesday.
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Inflation drops to 2.3%: but are we really ‘back to normal’?
As Rishi Sunak celebrates the latest drop in inflation, our political editor Nicholas Cecil explains why it’s not the news the City was hoping for, and why it’ll be a while before we see the impact of this latest drop. Plus, our homes and property deputy editor India Block reviews the new Netflix reality show Buying London.
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Why are UK pension funds underperforming?
Nine in ten pensions get worse returns than a tracker fund - but why? Financial journalist Michael Hunter explains how a drop in pension funds investing in UK stocks could be impacting how so many are underperforming. Plus, film critic Jo-Ann Titmarsh discusses her review of the drama based on Donald Trump’s life called The Apprentice.
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Damning infected blood inquiry findings explained
Our health reporter Daniel Keane reveals the devastating revelations from the final infected blood inquiry report, and explains why the findings are so damning. Plus, the Standard’s Ethan Croft reveals Sir Keir Starmer’s favourite London pubs.
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Cheap rail travel dream, plus 5* Billie Eilish album review
It is the impossible dream - cut-price commuter tickets to help ease the crushing financial burden of daily travel into the capital.
So, why are long-suffering London rail travellers always bearing the brunt of expensive fares, when there are deals to be had on other lines out of London?
It comes as a low-cost train operator has announced plans for a new no-frills service linking London and Manchester.
But, it’s not due to start until 2027.
Mark Blunden hears how it’s been a significant week for rail infrastructure from our transport editor, Ross Lydall.
Plus, in part two Rachelle Abbott speaks with ES commissioning editor El Hunt about her five-star review of the much anticipated third album from Billie Eilish, titled Hit Me Hard And Soft.
El discusses the record’s themes, its best tracks, rumours about Eilish’s next album and if now is a competitive time for an album release.
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