Evening Standard Staff

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Lifestyle

Londonmaxxing: How to go large in the greatest city on Earth

Reckon you’ve exhausted the inexhaustible pleasures of the capital? Don’t be silly — from hot new theatre and music (for free!) to drinking the city dry until dawn, let Evening Standard team guide you to making the most of London

20 Apr 2026
UK

All you need to know about Ulez before driving to Heathrow Airport

The London Mayor has stuck to his decision to expand Ulez to limit air pollution

24 Apr 2024
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Tech

Fortnite Champion Series 2023: How to watch the event live

Gamers will go head-to-head for the chance to take home millions of pounds

24 Apr 2024
UK

Why are UK visa application fees rising?

The money raised will be used to fund public spending

24 Apr 2024
UK

Britons no longer believe hard work brings a better life

The study looked at how much value different countries place on work

24 Apr 2024
Showbiz

Who is Taylor Russell? Actress rumoured to be dating Harry Styles

The star rose to fame following her Netflix show

24 Apr 2024
A UN report suggests a global ban on smartphones in schools.
UK

Why are mobile phones being banned in schools?

The Education Secretary wants phones banned in schools across England

19 Feb 2024
World

What happens if you’re struck by lightning?

Lightning strikes are incredibly rare, but they can be fatal

13 Feb 2024
TV

Applications have opened for The Traitors Season 3

The season will comprise 12 hour-long episodes produced by Studio Lambert for BBC One and BBC iPlayer

19 Jan 2024
UK

What are the UK’s new immigration rules?

A significant factor behind the rising migration numbers in recent years has been an increase in foreign students and their dependants arriving, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) says

2 Jan 2024
World

Winter Solstice: the myths and cultural celebrations

People used to believe the event was when goddesses gave birth, causing light to return to our world

22 Dec 2023
London

What is Stratford Sphere? Mayor rejects plans after epilepsy warning

A report commissioned by City Hall warned lights would affect people with 'mental health issues, dementia, autism, and epilepsy'

21 Nov 2023