The Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban
Today discussions to resolve the ban on fans of an Israeli football club attending a match against Aston Villa are happening “at pace, across government”, Downing Street has insisted. Sir Keir Starmer...
17 Okt 202516min
Starmer under pressure as China spy case row escalates
Sir Keir Starmer is facing fresh questions over the China spying case after several newly released key witness statements raised further concerns about national security. The case in question relates ...
16 Okt 202515min
Tube drivers set for £80,000 salary in TfL bid to stop strikes
Tube drivers have been offered an enhanced pay deal that could take their salaries to around £80,000 a year, The Standard can reveal. The proposal, which TfL describes as a “full and final offer”, wil...
15 Okt 202515min
Is there a jobs apocalypse?
The latest unemployment figures from the Office for National Statistics show that the jobless rate has risen to its highest level since the pandemic in 2021 - but analysts also say the jobs market is ...
14 Okt 202516min
Donald Trump hails 'historic dawn of new Middle East'
Today Israeli families are welcoming home hostages as hundreds of Palestinian detainees are freed, following Friday’s ceasefire agreement in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump addressed Israel...
13 Okt 202515min
London gets £36.5 million boost to tackle homelessness as council costs soar
On World Homeless Day, the government has announced a new £36.5 million funding package to help Londoners facing homelessness this winter. The money will be directed towards supporting families in tem...
10 Okt 202516min
Rogue trader: On the hunt for London's Wolf of Wall Street
Today, a story of murder, fraud and a fugitive on the run. This week’s special report explores the fascinating tale of city poster boy Anthony Constantinou, who became known as London’s Wolf of Wall S...
9 Okt 202516min
Kemi Badenoch vows to abolish stamp duty in conference speech
Today Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has promised to abolish stamp duty tax if the Tories form the next government, which will be welcomed by many London buyers. Speaking at the Conservative party conferen...
8 Okt 202515min
