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Episode 7 of A Week's a Long Time in Westminster: While "Brat" Kamala Harris is all but confirmed as the Democrat presidential nominee, there’s speculation in the UK that Labour are planning to raise taxes despite their election promises.Nicholas Cecil and Rachael Burford discuss the key moments of the week in the world of politics, including:Kamala Harris is celebrating "brat summer" as she prepares to take on TrumpThe candidates running to replace Rishi Sunak as the Tory leadership contests hots upWill Keir Stamer's honeymoon end in Autumn as MPs hint the country's finances are worse than they thought?London's housing crisis continues to bite

The wait is nearly over. The Evening Standard’s Sports Correspondent, Matt Majundie, joins us from Paris to give you the definitive guide on everything you need to know about this year’s Games. From Team GB’s chances of topping the medal table, the big name athletes competing again, to the rising stars to watch out for, and the key dates for your diary.In part two, our Arts Correspondent, Robert Dex, runs through the latest news from the Olympics, from Charlotte Dujardin’s dramatic withdrawal, to Tom Daley testing out the beds in the athletes’ village, and all the rumours around what to expect from the opening ceremony. 

The Standard can reveal that the Royal Mint has been told by the Treasury that it would not have to mint any new 1p and 2p coins for general circulation this year - and doesn’t expect to order any more in the coming years.  Our Business & Technology Correspondent, Simon Hunt, who is behind the story, explains what we know so far about the situation and whether the UK is officially becoming a cashless society.  In part two, The Standard’s El Hunt reveals the next wave of Taylor Swift mania, the opening of a new display at V&A Museum about the global superstar.

The Evening Standard’s Defence Editor, Robert Fox, explains how the political situations in the US, Germany and France have thrust the UK to the front of the western alliance.Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been pitched into Nato leadership due to the UK Labour government being seen as the strongest and most stable of the lead European Nato allies - amid threats from Russia, China, North Korea and Iran.In part two our Arts Correspondent, Robert Dex, discusses the BBC’s annual list of top earners and what the Director General Tim Davie had to say about the Strictly Come Dancing crisis.

Joe Biden has officially dropped out of the 2024 US presidential race, and has publicly endorsed the current Vice-President Kamala Harris to succeed him. But with only 105 days left to go until election day, will it be Harris vs Trump? And is there enough time for the Democrats to fight against the momentum building behind Donald Trump? Jitendra Joshi, The Evening Standard’s Deputy Political Editor, explains how we got here and where this all leaves the Democrats. In part two, we take a deeper look at Kamala Harris, the potential Democratic nominee and hopeful president in waiting.Follow us on X or on Threads.

What is the best pub for food in London?Well, David Ellis, ES going out editor, and Josh Barrie, food writer, have put together a comprehensive list of the top spots in the capital. Whether you’re looking for well poured beers, excellent wines, a classic fish and chips, or something a bit different, they've got you covered. In this episode they discuss what makes a great gastro pub in 2024 and guide us through the top five on their list; where they are, what they offer and why they're the best.Check out their article with all 50 of London’s best gastropubs here.

Episode 6 of A Week’s a Long Time in Westminster: As our new PM Sir Keir Starmer tries to unite Britain, Europe and the wider world, there’s plenty of political drama in the US. Nicholas Cecil, Jitendra Joshi and Rachael Burford discuss the key moments of the week in the world of politics, including:IT “pandemic” hits Britain and the worldLong-range missile talks between Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelensky into No10Donald Trump tries (for half an hour) to unite America before new attacks on DemocratsGrandfather clock is ticking against Joe BidenFollow us on X or on Threads.

In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev talks to bestselling author and brain coach Jim Kwik. Kwik suffered a traumatic brain injury aged 5 and is now a world authority on brain optimisation.To hear the full interview with Jim Kwik, and to learn his top tips to boost your brain power, search Brave New World or click here.

More housing, improved rail services, extra rights for renters and more. Jitendra Joshi and Rachael Burford discuss the key points from the King’s Speech, and how Labour’s plans will impact London. Plus, Robert Dex explains why Strictly Come Dancing is introducing chaperones for celebrity contestants.Follow us on X or on Threads.