On The Breadline: Christmas cost of living appeal
For those on the breadline - this Christmas will be a harrowing time of rising food prices, escalating fuel costs and little thought about what’s under the tree.The Evening Standard and our sister pap...
22 Nov 202214min
Victory and controversy: England's World Cup begins
A 6-2 win for England, a last minute armband u-turn, and continued controversy over human rights. As the World Cup in Qatar is underway, our Senior News Correspondent Anthony France describes the atmo...
21 Nov 202214min
Leader Weekends: Theatre Review (Mousetrap's 70th & From Here to Eternity)
The world’s longest-running show, The Mousetrap, by Agatha Christie, celebrates 70 years, and the “untraditional” new musical 'From Here to Eternity' – with music that could leave you “tapping your fe...
20 Nov 202215min
Leader Weekends: How to be a CEO (Sir John Hegarty, Advertising in a Digital Age)
Sir John Hegarty is an iconic figure in advertising. His career goes back to the 'Mad Men' era of the 1960s and triumphs include his creation of the "Vorsprung Durch Technik" line for Audi. He's also ...
19 Nov 202211min
Let Girls Learn: Education access Morocco
In the second episode of the Evening Standard’s year-long series of specials called ‘Let Girls Learn’, we’re going to Morocco. Education for All is a project which builds and runs girls’ boarding hous...
18 Nov 202210min
Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement explained
Energy price cap extended beyond April, windfall tax hiked to 35%, more money for schools and the NHS. Following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, our Deputy Political Editor David Bond deconstructs ...
17 Nov 202214min
Headteacher warns underfunding schools risks closures
Classrooms of 60 pupils, teachers not being replaced, and no more school trips. Headteachers are preparing to vote for strike action, warning that underfunding schools risks some being forced to close...
16 Nov 202210min
What to expect from the Autumn Statement
How will the Chancellor fill the £55billion black hole? Concern as the energy price cap ends in April. Could changes be made to VAT? Our Deputy Political Editor David Bond discusses the potential move...
15 Nov 202215min
