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After several days of commemoration events to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, culminating in a memorial service today at Westminster Abbey, we’re joined by Laura Clouting, Senior Curator at the Imperial War Museum, to explore why the historic event still holds importance in today’s society and what we can learn fr

Tensions are rising between two nuclear powers after India launched missile strikes into Pakistan-controlled territory. Pakistan’s calling it an “act of war”. The London Standard’s reporter Jacob Phillips joins us to explain what’s happened, why now, and what it means for the UK and wider world. Plus, we hear from Jame

The Home Office has announced plans to crackdown on VISA applications to the UK. Under the proposed crackdown, applications from people who fit the profile of someone who may claim asylum and who are from countries with high rates of asylum claims will be rejected. The London Standard’s Chief Political Correspondent Ra

The Government has been urged to take action after new research has found that more than half of London’s short-term holiday let properties are rented unlawfully.   The London Standard’s Local Democracy Reporter, Noah Vickers, is here to explain the rules around these sort of property rentals and examine why they are c

The United States and Ukraine have announced an economic deal which will tie the two countries together in a joint reinvestment fund for Ukraine’s reconstruction. But what are the finer points of the deal and how could it impact any peace plan with Russia? The London Standard’s Rachael Burford is here with all the late

New research that reveals people hit by SUVs are 44 percent likely to die than if they were struck by a conventional car, while children are 82 per cent more likely to suffer fatal injuries. But SUVs are some of London's most popular vehicles. The London Standard’s transport editor Ross Lydall joins the podcast. (edite