Nicholas Cecil is Chief Reporter at Evening Standard. A former Political Editor with more than 27 years' experience in the Lobby, Nicholas is highly trusted at Westminster for his authoritative and balanced reporting. Areas of expertise include London, security and intelligence, foreign affairs, defence, economics, health and transport.
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Nicholas Cecil is Chief Reporter at Evening Standard. A former Political Editor with more than 27 years' experience in the Lobby, Nicholas is highly trusted at Westminster for his authoritative and balanced reporting. Areas of expertise include London, security and intelligence, foreign affairs, defence, economics, health and transport.
Two children die as measles spreads with hundreds of cases in London
Enfield, Haringey and Islington have seen the most cases of the virus in the capital
British expats risk drones in Dubai rather than tax bills in London
Accountants say there is a lack of clarity over how the UK tax authorities will treat people affected by the escalating Iran war
Map shows how London could be in range of Iranian ballistic missiles
Experts are worried about Iran’s missile range after it attacked a UK-US base over 2,300 miles away
'British base on Cyprus won't be used for Iran missile attack'
Sir Keir Starmer has spoken to Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides about the latest developments in the Iran War
Trump slams Nato allies as 'cowards' as UK dragged into his Iran war
The US president has previously singled out Britain for particularly strong criticism
Bombers fly from Britain to Hormuz as Trump slams 'too slow' UK
It comes amid reports the US could deploy ground troops against Iran after weeks of strikes
Flights alert: UK issues global travel disruption warning on Iran war
Airlines and passengers have been told about potential flight cancellations and delays over the Easter holidays
'Carry on as normal,' Starmer tells UK as Trump Iran war hits economy
The Prime Minister sought to reassure millions of households amid a new warning that energy bills could rise by more than £300
Iranian arrested trying to ‘talk his way into’ UK nuclear sub base
The 34-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were arrested at the HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland
British journalist accuses Israel after surviving Lebanon blast
Footage shows the moment Steven Sweeney was almost hit by an Israeli rocket, in a strike he claims was ‘deliberate’
UK should rejoin EU, says Sadiq Khan sparking new 'Brexit wars' row
The capital’s economy is £30 billion smaller than if the UK had stayed in the EU, says the London Mayor
Croydon crime put at heart of Tory local election campaign by Badenoch
The Tory leader told how local businesses in south London are being plagued by shoplifting
Hegseth blasts 'ungrateful' Europe as Iran war sparks economic chaos
US defense secretary condemns 'ungrateful' European allies for refusing to play their part in the conflict
London jobless total surges to equivalent of population of Leicester
London’s jobless total has risen far faster than almost any other region since Labour came to power
How Trump could lose Iran war even if US forces win all the battles
‘The US now finds itself in the naval and air equivalent of the dynamic we faced in Iraq and Afghanistan,’ says Middle East expert Ilan Goldenberg
'30 warships needed' to open Strait of Hormuz amid Iran blockade
The ships would be needed to escort commercial vessels through the key waterway amid the Iran war
Apologise for 'headlong rush into Iran war,' Starmer tells Badenoch
The Prime Minister accused the Tory leader of making the ‘gravest mistake’ possible by an Opposition leader with her stance on committing UK troops to Donald Trump’s conflict
Brits fleeing Dubai for London seeking to avoid tax bills of up to £5m
Accountants are advising British citizens leaving the Gulf how to avoid ‘massive’ tax bills
Delay King's visit to US, says London MP as Trump slams UK on Iran war
Charles and Camilla are expected to travel to the US next month to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence
Trump blasts Starmer's 'big mistake' as allies sink Hormuz Strait plan
The US president launched a new attack on Nato partners as Downing Street warned he is risking greater ‘danger’ in the Middle East the longer his war on Iran continues
Trump anti-terror chief quits over war: 'Iran was no imminent threat'
Joe Kent’s resignation appears to have caught Donald Trump’s administration by surprise