52,000 extra urgent dental appointments for London
Thousands of patients across London will now have access to urgent dental appointments as the Government begins efforts to rebuild NHS dentistry.However, leaders in the profession insist ministers sho...
21 Helmi 202511min
Korean secrets to living longer, with Michelle Jungmin Bang
Why do Koreans live longer than the rest of us? According to research from Imperial College London, South Korea is on track to lead the world in longevity, with average life expectancy set to exceed 9...
20 Helmi 202514min
How inflation hitting 10-month high impacts you
Rachelle Abbott joins The London Standard’s business editor Jonathan Prynn as the rate of UK inflation jumped to 3% in January, in a blow to hopes of early further interest rate cuts. The rise on Wedn...
19 Helmi 202510min
US and Russia hold peace talks without Ukraine
Talks today in Saudi Arabia saw the US and Russia discussing a peace deal to end Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Helena Wadia is joined by The London Standard’s Political Editor Nicholas Cecil, ...
18 Helmi 202514min
London parking fines are set for a price hike
Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced he'll raise penalty charge notices meaning some fines could hit £160. But why the hike? How will the money be used? And where do the fines apply?Rachelle Abbott's joined...
17 Helmi 202512min
Why isn’t London having babies anymore?
Birth rates are falling faster in London than the rest of the UK since the 2000s. To find out why, whether it’s a concern, and what can be done, Rachelle Abbott sits down with Kate Wills, who has been...
14 Helmi 202514min
Will Storr: The Science of Storytelling
In today’s episode, Nicola Barron is joined by Will Storr—an acclaimed journalist, bestselling author, and storytelling guru. Will is widely regarded as one of the leading experts on how stories shape...
13 Helmi 202513min
Heathrow Airport expansion plan latest
Heathrow boss Thomas Woldbye has announced the airport’s multi-billion pound investment to accelerate plans for a controversial new runway that began two decades ago.The privately-funded plan would se...
12 Helmi 202514min
