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Restaurant critic David Ellis and food and drink writer Josh Barrie are back. This week they discuss why the upcoming spring statement is going to wreak havoc on London's nightlife industry. This concern comes at the same time as Westminster City Council’s recent proposal of “quiet nights” for pubs, clubs and bars to help curb resident complaints. Josh walks us through his recent article titled The suffocation of Soho: how London's creative rogue is being sanitised.Plus, how much bottomless lasagne can one man eat? David reviews his recent trip down to Senza Fondo.

The 76-minute-long season two finale of Severance is almost here, to close what’s been another highly acclaimed series. The London Standard’s culture & lifestyle writer India Block speaks to star of the show, Dichen Lachman, about the chilling finale, technology fears, the writer's strike, and what Ben Stiller is like as a director. To read the full interview click here.In part two, Helena Wadia sits down with Met Office Presenter and Meteorologist Clare Nasir, to discuss London’s soaring temperatures on the first day of spring.

Following on from our recent feature about the Netflix show, Adolescence, The London Standard’s columnist and Features Writer, Maddy Mussen joins us to take a deeper look into the language which is being used within the online culture of incels, explaining the word itself and concepts such as the manosphere, sigmas and looksmaxxing.In part two, The London Standard’s Transport and City Hall Editor, Ross Lydall, is here to set out the findings of a recent report which reveals that London’s iconic black cabs could be facing an uncertain future.

As part of this week’s The London Question, we’re joined by The London Standard’s Transport and City Hall editor, Ross Lydall, who’s been writing about the safety of our capital’s buses. Why have the numbers in serious injury or fatality not improved, and what can be done to make journeys safer?Plus in part two: a new Netflix series has been creating headlines, earning praise for not only its hard-hitting storyline but also its captivating filming technique.Told across four-parts, each filmed in a single continuous take, Adolescence tells the story of a teenage boy accused of the murder of a classmate and the fall out for his family and all those involved in the investigation. The London Standard's TV editor, Vicky Jessop, is on hand to tell us more.

Sweeping changes to the welfare system are putting Prime Minister Keir Starmer under pressure. In this episode we hear from The London Standard’s Chief Political Correspondent Rachael Burford on what cuts to the Personal Independence Payment and other benefits could mean for some of the most vulnerable in society.We also hear from The Standard’s food and drink writer Josh Barrie about the hidden gem in Holborn where retro arcade games are going from seaside sideshow to centre stage.

Trump’s Trade war is escalating - tariffs on steel and aluminium are in place and key trade partners are hitting back.We hear from The London Standard’s Business Editor, Jonathan Prynn, about the impact of this uncertainty on the markets and how it's being felt by the tech tycoons.Also in this episode we hear from Homes and Property Editor Prudence Ivey on the secret lives of London’s mega mansions.

In today’s episode, Nicola Barron from Masterclasses for The London Standard is joined by journalist and author Erica Buist. Erica has written for The Guardian, The Sunday Times, and Newsweek, covering everything from death festivals around the world to the internet’s strangest subcultures.With AI reshaping the media landscape and the future of journalism under scrutiny, Erica makes the case for why quality reporting matters more than ever. She shares insights on pitching, storytelling, and standing out in a rapidly changing industry.Erica will also be leading a journalism masterclass on Monday 28 April, covering everything from getting published to finding original stories—with the chance for one-to-one feedback on your work.For more from Erica Buist:Visit standard.co.uk/masterclasses to book her session.Buy her book: This Party’s Dead is available now.

The Prime Minister plans to abolish NHS England to 'cut bureaucracy' and bring the health service under government control, promising better patient care.To find out more Helena Wadia joins The London Standard’s Chief Political Correspondent, Rachael Burford.In part two, can Sir Sadiq Khan clean up the capital’s rivers and make waterways swimmable? We’re joined by The London Standard’s Local Democracy Reporter Noah Vickers, after his walk through Walthamstow Wetlands with the Mayor of London.

Although discussions around climate change, with a focus on global warming, have been on-going for decades, there is a scenario which could see London facing extremely cold weather as the norm. So what happens to the capital if climate change gets out of control? Joining the podcast is climate scientist James Stewart, who has been writing about this very scenario for The London Standard.Plus, The London Standard's City Hall and Transport Editor, Ross Lydall, reveals the best and worst commuter stations. Does yours make the latest poll, and why does it matter?