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Barbican tower row: developers scale back plans after huge backlash to 20-storey office block

Residents fear vast ‘pizza box’ office design will steal their sunlight - and say redesign doesn’t go far enough

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What would happen if the London borough of Havering voted for independence?

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The major hospitality brands opening new hotels in Europe in 2026

Nearly 124,000 new hotel rooms are projected across Europe this year, with global hospitality giants among the most anticipated openings.

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The Standard podcast: What comes next after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest?

The Standard’s crime correspondent Anthony France on how the justice system deals with misconduct in public office

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London cafe wars: Daisy Green owner breaks silence amid ‘David and Goliath’ takeover row

Prue Freeman has faced backlash and legal action since Daisy Green’s takeover of Hoxton Beach was announced

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Police sexual misconduct allegations surge by a third as hundreds of officers accused

New data reveals a 34 per cent increase in sexual conduct allegations involving police officers

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Gen Z's latest obsession - tinned sardines. But why?

The slimy, silvery fish have become prolific on social media. Here’s why:

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The Standard podcast: Wuthering Heights is fifty shades of Earl Grey tea

Culture writer India Block’s take on the hotly anticipated gothic romance, from its steamy aesthetic to the alternative soundtrack

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Moment woman, 84, with dementia is mugged yards from her home in east London

CCTV footage shows Katherine Stockdale, 84, being targeted yards from her home in Poplar on Saturday

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The Standard podcast: Will a £250 ground rent cap help homeowners?

In their election manifesto, Labour promised to tackle unregulated and unaffordable ground rent charges. So, is a £250 pound cap on ground rent real progress for homeowners?

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Take That’s Mark Owen says BRIT Awards are in 'good hands' as ceremony moves to Manchester

The trio spoke to The Standard at a special screening of the band’s forthcoming Netflix documentary ahead of the ceremony next month

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The Standard podcast: 'It’s not a question of if, but when' – Tom Tugendhat on Iran's protests

In today’s episode of The Standard podcast, chief political correspondent Rachael Burford speaks to former security minister Tom Tugendhat MP

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Jason Statham says he no longer gets 'nervous' before action films as he reveals surprising London ‘shelter’ between roles

The British actor, 58, spoke with The Standard at the UK premiere for his new film, Shelter, where he was joined by long-time partner Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

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The Standard podcast: Our 2026 travel hot list

Blue Monday is behind us – and January is often the best time to book a holiday.

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Pensioner who saved the Freedom Pass: Londoners may face another fight to protect their travel freebie

More than 88,000 people signed petition calling for travel concession used by 1.2m Londoners to be safeguarded but battle may not be over

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Tell Me Lies stars Grace Van Patten and Jackson White on the emotional toll of filming season 3's most harrowing scene

Grace Van Patten and Jackson White open up to The Standard about the difficulties of filming intense scenes in Tell Me Lies, reflecting on the show's boundary-pushing moments

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Exclusive: Laila Cunningham says women in burkas need to be searched

Nigel Farage’s London mayoral candidate tells The Standard podcast: ‘I don't think in an open society people should cover their face. It provides a cloak of anonymity for criminals’

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Freedom Pass saved! Labour councils block threat to free travel for over-65s in London

The sensational development comes a week after The Standard revealed that a review of the scheme had been requested

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Who is Reform's Laila Cunningham, and what would London look like with her as mayor?

Reform UK has named the Westminster councillor as its London mayoral candidate – but who is she, and what does she stand for?

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Cheryl fans claim singer's been 'hacked' as mystery track appears on Spotify seven years after last release

Spotify confirmed to The Standard that the song and artist have been removed from the British popstar’s profile after the fan discovery

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Kenya’s ‘night running’: how a rural ritual with links to witchcraft became an urban staple

In parts of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, it is not uncommon to hear of individuals who run naked at night. They cause trouble and instil fear in the neighbourhood. They throw stones on rooftops, make animal noises, bang on windows and doors, and chase night travellers.

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New Year, real life: how to set goals when you’re exhausted and time-poor

The Law of Attraction Changed My Life host Francesca Amber on why you don’t need more time—just a new mindset—and how to start 2026 in the chaos

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Alison Hammond says she finally feels ‘settled, happy and confident in who I am’

EXCLUSIVE: As she reflects on a year that also saw her turn 50, the presenter says she is ‘stronger than I sometimes give myself credit for’ and has learned that joy does not need to be rushed

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The Standard podcast: Fury as ‘secret courts’ hand out warrants for energy firms to break into homes

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Fresh fury over 'secret courts' handing out warrants for energy firms to break into homes

The Chief Magistrate is investigating after concerns about the utility warrant system were uncovered by The Standard

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