The London Standard - October 31, 2024

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October 31, 2024

Capital Gains

She's a West End starwith a carnival side hustle-now Dujonna Gift is set for the big screen

2 mins

THE STANDARD 100 PEOPLE SHAPING LONDON

Our capital is the greatest city on planet Earth. And, thanks to these people, it's going to stay that way

10+ mins

Rachel Reeves's lone mention of London in the Budget was telling

The capital has powered the country for years― its reward? To be ignored

4 mins

The real story behind the Labour-Trump row

Everyone has missed what matters to the man who would be president

4 mins

Are London's pigeons misunderstood?

So-called 'rats with wings' are luring in a new legion of devoted fans

4 mins

Scout Willis

'God's favourite nepo baby' on her famous family, trolls, and why she's singing about desire

6 mins

A poetic puzzlebox

This lyrical novel sets out to dazzle and terrify

3 mins

Is it time to ditch the apps and embrace the science of love at first sight?

The chemistry of love isn't just a romantic ideal - it's a scientific reality, discovers

4 mins

AI is the new frontier of perfumery...But just how fragrantare these scents?

Choosing a signature scent is a highly personal experience. Not only do preferences differ greatly, but certain perfumes react differently depending on your skin. Bergamot top notes may be intoxicating on one person's wrist, but seem soapy on another.

1 min

Can drugs like Ozempic really help to getthe economy firing again?

Labour's plan to give the unemployed weight-loss jabs may have unintended consequences, reports William Hosie

2 mins

The Old Operating Theatre

St Thomas Street, SE1

4 mins

Don't Want Botox? Then Try These Alternatives

From microcurrents to lasers, there are other ways to tackle ageing skin, says Madeleine Spencer

5 mins

Laura Bailey on why Margate is her favourite escape in the UK

Incredible light, sea air, galleries galore and only two hours from Victoria: it's the model and photographer's dreamland...

5 mins

Even Ridley Scott thinks our big screens are epic

Outernet is now one of London's top attractions --but the man behind it isn't resting on his laurels

4 mins

Bukayo Saka

The making of a London icon

6 mins

It's high time the Borthwick regime delivers on promise

England boss needs a statement win and the All Blacks are up first

3 mins

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The London Standard Newspaper Description:

The London Standard is a new weekly paper that brings together the newspaper qualities that audiences have read for almost two hundred years. Sharp opinion, analysis, interviews and deeply researched features will combine with ES Magazine’s core values of design, visual impact, luxury lifestyle content and relevance. With an insider’s feel it will offer an original, energetic take on everything London has to offer - the very best comment, consumer guides, business, fashion, food, travel, reviews, politics and the hottest places in London to enjoy the weekend..