Why western brands are closing shops in China; will Pompeo UK visit be hampered by Huawei deal; saving a London pop icon
Today British Airways announced they are suspending flights to and from mainland China while they assess the coronavirus situation. The British government has said all repatriated citizens will be pla...
29 Tammi 202013min
Boris Johnson defies Trump on Huawei 5G approval. Plus new post-Brexit migration rules, and remembering Nicholas Parsons
After a crunch meeting Boris Johnson has said that Huawei should be allowed a limited role in the new UK 5G infrastructure – despite lobbying from the Trump administration against Huawei’s involvement...
28 Tammi 202014min
Coronavirus: we must help brits stuck in Wuhan, China. Plus tributes for Kobe Bryant, and how Brexit could change our diets.
11 million Chinese people are currently locked in the Coronavirus-struck city Wuhan, along with other international citizens. Advice to American and French people within the capital is that to evacuat...
27 Tammi 202014min
Coronavirus: is the UK prepared? Plus new facial recognition powers for London police, and the ‘fun’ side of Davos 2020
The death toll in China rose to 25 today and cities surrounding Wuhan – where the disease was first reported - have been locked down. Effectively 33 million people are now in quarantine. Chinese New Y...
24 Tammi 202016min
Why Holocaust lessons are still vital today, plus is ‘colourblind’ casting of new David Copperfield movie a good thing?
The World Holocaust Forum in Jerusalem is the largest diplomatic event in Israel’s history. Marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, leader from countries including Germany, France...
23 Tammi 202014min
Is China Coronavirus ‘as deadly as Spanish flu”? Also: inside Lisa Nandy's Labour leader race, and the legacy of a comedy legend
UK Health organisations have stepped up precautions over the outbreak of the new pneumonia-like Coronavirus. The World Health Organisation are likely to declare the disease a Public Health Emergency o...
22 Tammi 202016min
Trump vs. Greta at Davos, President misses first day of Impeachment trial & Prince Harry’s plans
Donald Trump and Greta Thunberg attended the Davos summit where the climate was top of the agenda. This is the first event they have both spoken at since last year’s UN climate change summit. From the...
21 Tammi 202014min
What does Prince Harry’s silence-breaking speech really mean?; PLUS half of all women sexually abused on London transport
Prince Harry has made his first public account for his and Meghan’s decision to step down as a senior Royal, in a speech to African leaders in London last night. The Evening Standard’s Inside Editor ...
20 Tammi 202016min
