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.
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'Most dangerous UK spider' found in gardens of Buckingham Palace
The false widow spider population has ‘exploded’ in southern England
Greens could get 12 London MPs in Labour election rout - shock poll
The Greens are on the brink of a political earthquake in the capital, according to a new survey by More in Common
Polanski's Greens storm onto Farage's Reform turf with Kent victory
Green strategists believe that some voters desperate for change are switching to their party from Reform as they offer a more appealing message and policies
Shocking scenes as youths go on rampage in London in crazed car mayhem
Cars were driven dangerously at small groups of people with at least one window smashed
UK’s lead on Strait of Hormuz highlights ‘mindset shift’ - Nato chief
Europe is assuming ‘a greater and fairer share of the task’ of providing for its defence, according to Mark Rutte.
Starmer calls Israel strikes on Lebanon 'wrong' amid fragile war truce
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper also told Tehran to stop ‘hijacking’ the Strait of Hormuz as the truce between the US and Iran was hanging by a thread
Waterloo travel chaos as casualty on track closes lines
Commuters are being warned of major disruption until the end of the day on trains from the central London transport hub with delays of up to 90 minutes
Attack submarine sent by Putin in 'spy op' on UK undersea cables
The ‘greatest threats are often unseen and silent,’ Defence Secretary John Healey said
Two women and two men die as small boat sinks in Channel
At least 42 other people were rescued in the incident off the coast of Boulogne
Trump's ceasefire hangs by a thread as Iran blocks ships from strait
A threat by the IRGC to destroy ships attempting to pass through the strait comes after explosions in Tehran and across the Middle East
London hospitals battling to 'protect patients' as doctors strike
Medics in training across England are on a six-day walkout
Young Londoners 'trapped in renting,' says Farage as he slams Tories
Building upwards is a key plank of Reform UK’s blueprint to deliver more homes in the capital
Trump 'blinks and achieves no US aims' but claims complete victory
‘Strategically, Iran comes out stronger,’ says former UK National Security Adviser Lord Ricketts
Flights price alert: EasyJet, Ryanair and more airlines to raise fares
Passengers are facing higher ticket prices after the cost of jet fuel soared
Trump urged at 11th hour to ditch Iran ‘civilisation will die' threat
The US president has threatened to destroy power plants and bridges in Iran if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Kanye West storm: Wireless Festival axed as rapper denied entry to UK
The singer was refused permission to travel to Britain on the grounds that his ‘presence would not be conducive to the public good’
Trump talks up 'ending' Iran war as oil price jumps and stocks fall
The US president appears to be seeking an off-ramp to end the conflict while escalating his threats
Jewish community prepares for chemical terror attack in London
Specialist kits have been sent to synagogues in the capital to deal with potential chemical incidents
Starmer 'won't quit as PM' even if Labour hammered in local elections
Polls suggests Labour will lose hundreds of seats in London and more in other parts of the country at the May elections
'Body bags would flow home' if Trump sends 10,000 US troops into Iran
More than one million fighters are being prepared to unleash ‘hell’ on American forces if the US launches a ground invasion, according to Iranian sources