What you need to know about the Renters' Rights Act
This week, many Londoners will gain new powers as the Renters' Rights Act comes into force. So what do tenants and landlords need to know?In this episode, host Tamara Kormornick speaks to The Standard...
27 Apr 21min
Has London’s wisteria craze gone too far?
It’s wisteria season — and flower-filled streets in Notting Hill and Kensington have become littered with visitors keen to take a picture in front of pastel coloured houses, with the viral flowers in ...
24 Apr 15min
Is Iran posing a credible security threat to Londoners? With Jonathan Hall KC
The repeated attacks on Jewish infrastructure over the past few weeks has led to the opening of a Met police counter terrorism investigation into whether the events are linked. In this episode, host T...
23 Apr 19min
Is it easier than ever to build a start up now? With AXA Startup Angel Competition judges
Small and medium-sized enterprises accounted for 99.9% of the UK’s 5.7 million new companies last year. So what does it really take to build a business from scratch today, and how easy is it to secure...
22 Apr 20min
How badly will this week's tube strikes affect Londoners?
London is about to be brought to a standstill as a result of planned tube strikes. So why have TFL and the RMT not reached a deal, and will the disruption change how Londoners vote in upcoming council...
21 Apr 17min
The art of "Londonmaxxing"
A new social media phenomenon, Londonmaxxing, is growing in popularity. This 2026 viral trend is about experiencing the essence of the city, and packing in the best activities London has to offer. In ...
20 Apr 10min
A first look at London’s V&A East Museum, with senior curator Madeline Haddon
This Saturday, the Victoria and Albert museum will open its latest outpost, V&A East. So, what can London expect from its new museum?In this episode, host Tamara Kormornick speaks to Dr Madeleine Hadd...
17 Apr 13min
Should London introduce rent controls? With housing campaigner Joe Beswick
A group of Londoners are coming together in Soho this Saturday to call on the government to introduce rent controls. But, with the renters rights act about to come into force, would freezing rents sen...
16 Apr 19min
