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 Apr 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 Apr 202515min
Should Sharia law councils be regulated?
Although Sharia law councils, often referred to as courts, have no legal jurisdiction within the UK, many people of Muslim faith turn to them for guidance on aspects of their everyday lives.With their...
18 Apr 202517min
Is confirmation of alien life closer than we think?
Astronomers believe they have discovered the strongest evidence yet that life may exist on a planet outside our solar system.A group of scientists, led by the University of Cambridge, have published t...
17 Apr 202514min
Inflation falls: Are we finally past the cost of living crisis?
UK inflation has dropped to 2.6% - the lowest since December. The fall, driven by cheaper fuel and hotel rates, is being hailed as a sign of economic stability. But is this just a blip or a sign that ...
16 Apr 202513min
Who felled Enfield’s ancient oak?
Police have been called in to investigate the circumstances surrounding the felling of an ancient oak tree in North London. Reports were made to Enfield Council on the 3rd April that the tree, in Whit...
15 Apr 202515min
Why are UK museums losing visitors?
Visitor numbers to the UK’s leading art institutions have fallen sharply since the pandemic - with the Tate galleries alone seeing a drop of more than two million visitors in the last five years.In th...
14 Apr 202513min
Is London the worst place to rent?
High prices, rising utility bills, rogue landlords and poor living conditions are all contributing to a growing crisis in London’s rental market and it is young people who are bearing the brunt. With ...
11 Apr 202513min
