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The UK may be the start-up capital of Europe, but not when it comes to women. Currently, just 19.1% of active UK companies are female-led.Sharmadean Reid, an award-winning entrepreneur, founder of Stack World, and AXA Startup Angel judge, joins us to discuss the obstacles faced by female entrepreneurs in the UK.'Hustling and entrepreneurship come naturally to women'Sharmadean told us women don't have issues starting businesses; they have issues growing them, due to a lack of funding.Sharmadean shares insights on the importance of mentorship and advice for those starting and scaling businesses.Plus, she also discusses the current economic climate and how it's leaving business owners feeling "hopeless".For more information and to enter this year's AXA Startup Angel competition, visit standard.co.uk/axastartupangel.Entries close July 6th.

The campaign group Palestine Action has been proscribed under anti-terror laws. Before the announcement was confirmed, Ruth Ehrlich, Head of Policy and Campaigns at the human rights organisations Liberty, explained what it could all mean. And in part two, The Standard’s culture writer India Block tells us about Floweroverlove, the London-based singer-songwriter who is opening for Olivia Rodrigo at the British Summer Time Festival in Hyde Park.

The future of Notting Hill Carnival is in doubt after a review identified ‘critical public safety concerns’ due to vast crowds. The Standard’s City Hall and Transport Editor Ross Lydall has the latest.And in part two, to celebrate London’s Pride month, Jack Guinness talks about his book ‘The Queer Bible’, his love for London and the importance of sharing LGBTQ+ stories. 

Katja Faber steps into the courtroom to face her son’s killer. Bennet’s defence claims he suffered a drug-induced psychotic break and is therefore not responsible for his actions. Katja uncovers something she never could have predicted—Alex’s homicide isn’t the only crime Bennet is standing trial for.

Today, US President Donald Trump is considering whether to join Israel's strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, as the conflict continues for a sixth day - but what does this mean for the UK? The Standard's news reporter Bill Bowkett has the latest.And in part two, The Standard's art critic Melanie McDonagh gives her verdict on The Royal Academy of Art's summer exhibition.

London mayor Sadiq Khan will press ahead with the part-pedestrianisation of Oxford Street to the cost of £150 million. The Standard’s City Hall and Transport Editor Ross Lydall has the latest. And in part two, The Standard’s celebrity correspondent Tina Campbell joins us to explain why fans are divided over the musical Evita which is currently showing at London’s Palladium theatre. 

This week London is tipped to be hotter than Barcelona and the Algarve, with temperatures reaching 31 degrees, and climate scientist Dr Chloe Brimicombe from the Royal Meteorological Society joins us to discuss.And in part two, The Standard's commissioning editor and culture writer, Vicky Jessop, explains how TikTok influencer Addison Rae became the new cool girl of music.

As Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear facilities, The Standard’s Defence Editor Robert Fox joins us to explain the latest developments in the Middle East. And in part two, criminal investigative psychologist Professor Donna Youngs reveals why so many of us are drawn to true crime stories, as digital app Readly launches a true crime retro series with The Standard.

On December 30, 2014, Katja Faber wakes from a horrific nightmare—Alex’s face is twisted in pain, and something is terribly wrong. Hours later, at 2 a.m., her worst fears are realised when police arrive at her home in Spain to tell her that Alex has been killed. As the gruesome details of his final moments emerge, Katja struggles to process the unimaginable loss and the shocking reality of what happened.