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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. 'Hust

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 Flower

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

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. Hosted on Acast.

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 verdic

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 musica