What does the US-Ukraine deal really mean?
The United States and Ukraine have announced an economic deal which will tie the two countries together in a joint reinvestment fund for Ukraine’s reconstruction.But what are the finer points of the d...
1 Touko 202514min
Should London ban 'supersize' SUVs?
New research that reveals people hit by SUVs are 44 percent likely to die than if they were struck by a conventional car, while children are 82 per cent more likely to suffer fatal injuries. But SUVs ...
30 Huhti 202515min
Is the UK’s power network in trouble?
With firefighters in London battling a huge blaze at an electrical substation, just over a month since a similar incident brought Heathrow Airport to a standstill, how worried should we be about the f...
29 Huhti 202515min
NHS plans autism and ADHD tests for children at gender clinics
The NHS is set to overhaul how it supports young people with gender dysphoria, with new proposals to screen for autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental conditions.Leaked plans suggest a move away f...
28 Huhti 202510min
Will tougher laws prevent dangerous cycling?
Cyclists who kill pedestrians by dangerous cycling could now face life imprisonment in England and Wales under proposed changes to the law which are currently going through Parliament. The London Sta...
25 Huhti 202513min
Are we facing a schools' crisis?
Hackney Council has agreed plans to close four schools in the borough at the end of the school year, and more boroughs look to be following suit including neighbouring Islington where parents are anxi...
24 Huhti 202516min
Are we facing a global recession?
After signs of recovery last week, new data is painting a far gloomier picture for the global economy. The London Standard’s business editor Jonathan Prynn explains how Donald Trump’s tariffs are spar...
23 Huhti 202515min
Who will be the next Pope?
With the announcement that the funeral of Pope Francis will take place at the Vatican this Saturday, the London Standard’s Melanie McDonagh joins us to explain some of the customs and traditions which...
22 Huhti 202515min
