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Prisoners cheer as second phase of early release scheme begins

Some 5,000 prisoners are scheduled to be released in stages over the next year.

Evening Standard · 17h ago

Miliband acknowledges ‘difficult’ relations between US and Ukraine’s allies

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said Russia was seeking to test the West’s resolve in support of Ukraine.

Evening Standard · 18h ago

What is Russell Brand accused of? List of charges facing comedian as London trial gets under way

The comedian and actor’s trial is due to start on Wednesday. These are the charges he faces

Evening Standard · 18h ago

Katie Price returns to court to continue evidence in ex-husband’s rape trial

On Monday, she told the court she was ‘really shocked’ by the allegations.

Evening Standard · 18h ago

Michael Carrick calls up Manchester United youngster as squad 'revealed' for Champions League clash

Man United without SIX senior players for Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid

Evening Standard · 18h ago

BBC cancels plans to build new studio for The Archers amid cost-cutting measures

The long-running radio drama could be recorded outside of Birmingham for the first time.

Evening Standard · 18h ago

When will the mild London weather end? Temperatures to tumble within days

Warm weather has once again enveloped London - but it’s not going to last

Evening Standard · 18h ago

Surge in Isa millionaires as estimated total reaches 7,730

Around 60 Isa millionaires had pots worth £4million-plus, according to figures obtained by money app Plum.

Evening Standard · 19h ago

Rejecting Rosebank and Jackdaw could cost UK economy £10.8bn, study warns

Adura, the company behind both projects, commissioned research on their impact for the UK.

Evening Standard · 19h ago

Central London e-bike hire crackdown sees thousands of fines issued for bad parking

Surge in fines for e-bike hire operators as Westminster clamps down on irresponsible dockless bike parking

Evening Standard · 19h ago