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Clash of the cabbies: London mayor election debate special
Black cab drivers discuss candidates & issues for taxi trade -
Bill Richards: Magic Mushrooms and Epic Poetry (Brave New World Preview)
In this preview of our Brave New World series, Evgeny talks to psychologist and researcher Bill Richards, whose book Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics and Religious Experiences is considered a seminal work in the field and is now i… -
Turner Prize at 40: is it still relevant?
Plus! Cash-strapped Southbank Centre ‘mulls name sale to fund repairs’ -
Channel boat tragedy hours after Rwanda go-ahead
PM Rishi Sunak’s deportation scheme in stark focus -
Water bills warning...and why you should never swim the Thames
Plus! Lifeguard on danger of Mayor Sadiq Khan’s “swimmable” river plan -
Octopus Money boss Ruth Handcock (How to be a CEO)
Today’s bonus episode is from our How to be a CEO business podcast. David Marsland meets with Octopus Money CEO -
London mayoral race heats up
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Rishi’s rating slumps to ‘worst ever for a major party leader’
Brits want an election by end of summer -
Entries open for the Standard’s New Homes Awards
This year marks the 33rd edition of the awards, with categories ranging from best house and best flat, through to best regeneration projects and low carbon homes. The longest serving judge on the panel, Stephen Lee, explains what the awards are al… -
Headteacher’s prayer ban ‘lawful’ & London primary school places
Katharine Birbalsingh says it's a "victory for all schools"