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British-born environmentalist freed in Iran-US prisoner exchange
A British-born environmentalist who was jailed in Iran has been freed as part of a prisoner exchange brokered between the US and Tehran. Morad Tahbaz, a British-American conservationist of Iranian descent, was one of five US detainees who flew out of the Iranian capital and into Doha, Qatar, on MondayContinue Reading
The Russell Murders: Who Killed Lin & Megan? on Sky review: gripping but uneven
Review at a glance “ Inconceivable.” “Incomprehensible.” Expert after expert in this new documentary struggles to put into words the fate that befell Lin Russell and her two young daughters. One horrible afternoon in July 1996, Lin, 45, and six-year-old daughter Megan were found bludgeoned to death in the heartContinue Reading
Why taxing ‘junk food’ to tackle obesity isn’t as simple as it seems
Former prime minister Tony Blair has called for more taxes on junk food to tackle the UK’s obesity crisis. This includes extending sugar taxes beyond just soft drinks, as well as taxing food that is high in salt and fat. Blair also called for restrictions on advertising unhealthy food. TheContinue Reading
Proud Boys on trial: does remorse in court signal a change for this far right group? A psychologist reviews the research
When I watched the members of the US far-right group the Proud Boys from afar before and during the Capitol riots of January 6 2021, I thought their name was quite apt. They always seemed proud – arrogant, even – and entitled. For observers, the watershed moment in the developmentContinue Reading
Brexit: Labour will seek re-write of deal in 2025, says Sir Keir Starmer
L abour’s Sir Keir Starmer will rewrite Britain’s Brexit deal with the EU if he wins the next general election, he has pledged. The deal, negotiated by Boris Johnson, is due for a review in 2025, which Sir Keir said would be an “important” moment to improve cooperation and seekContinue Reading
Schools unions back new initiative to tackle teacher workload
T rade unions have welcomed the creation of a new Government taskforce aimed at easing the workload on under-pressure teachers. The move comes amid long-standing concerns about teacher recruitment and retention, with ministers ultimately hoping to cut working hours for teachers and school leaders by five hours a week overContinue Reading
My economic plan would have saved £35bn in spending, Liz Truss to say
L iz Truss will claim that Rishi Sunak’s Government has spent £35billion more than she would have as prime minister, in a speech on Monday. The short-lived PM will use a speech at the Institute for Government to defend tenure and explain her time in charge, nearly a year onContinue Reading
Evening Standard Theatre Podcast: Paul Bazely interview, reviews of Red Pitch and God of Carnage
The Evening Standard Theatre Podcast headed west this week, well west London, for shows at the Lyric Hammersmith and the Bush Theatre. Actor Paul Bazely – recently seen in blockbuster Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves – tells us about the challenges of playing one of the 20th century’s mostContinue Reading
Starmer meets Justin Trudeau in Montreal ahead of visit to Paris
The Labour leader is in Canada for a summit of political leaders, as he seeks to burnish his image on the world stage. Norway’s premier Jonas Gahr Store and Jacinda Ardern, former prime minister of New Zealand, are among the other leading names at the event for “progressive” politicians thisContinue Reading
Surgery is facing its #MeToo moment – here’s what needs to be done now
Jacob Lund/Shutterstock As the NHS seeks to heal and care, it now faces a challenge of introspection, driven by alarming revelations. Research released this week has shone a harsh light on the widespread issue of sexual misconduct within the surgical profession, causing ripples of shock and outrage throughout the UK.Continue Reading