Fastest 12-month fall in inflation since 1978. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt hints at further National Insurance cuts. When will the Bank of England cut interest rates? Financial journalist Michael Hunter explains how significant the latest drop in inflation is, and what it means for our pockets. In this episode: 
How significant is this drop in inflation?What has caused it?How soon could the BoE cut interest rates?Why falling inflation doesn’t mean an imminent drop in prices
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Inflation drops to 3.4%: how long before we're all better off?

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Campaign Editor David Cohen discusses the Show Respect campaign, and explains how healthy relationship workshops in schools can be effective in reducing violence against women and girls. David also calls on the next government to back the campaign. Plus, El Hunt reveals why London has become obsessed with Dryrobes. 
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Show Respect campaign: Tackling violence against women and girls

On this bonus episode, Jon Weeks meets Jonathan Raggett, CEO of Red Carnation Hotels, an international hotel group designed to offer guests a luxurious, bespoke experience. To hear the full episode, search How to be a CEO wherever you find your podcasts. For all the latest news head to standard.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Red Carnation Hotels CEO Jonathan Raggett (bonus episode)

Donald Trump has become the first former, or serving, US president to be convicted of a crime. 
He was convicted on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in his criminal trial in New York. 
Our Deputy Political Editor, Jitendra Joshi, explains the significance of the conviction, and what we know about the potential sentences Trump is now facing. 
In part two, we’re joined by Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director of the US and Americas Programme at Chatham House. She discusses the US reaction and whether or not this will affect Trump’s bid to be re-elected to the White House. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump found guilty: What happens now?

In an exclusive interview with The Standard, Jeremy Hunt has vowed that the Tories will “defend the Blue Wall brick by brick” and admitted his Surrey seat is on a “knife edge”.
Our Political Editor, Nicholas Cecil, reveals why the Chancellor said he can work with almost anyone but the “problem with Sadiq Khan is he’s always playing politics”.
In part two, ES Magazine Editor, Ben Cobb, discussed their new Pride special edited by fashion legend Donatella Versace.
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Hunt: Tories will ‘defend Blue Wall brick by brick’

A special investigation from The Standard has uncovered the horrifying reality of misogyny and how it’s impacting women and girls.
Teenage girls, aged between 13-15, say they are victims of sexual harassment every day - online, in the street, and even in the classroom. 
David Cohen, our investigations Editor and Campaigns Editor, went into some London schools to find out what exactly is happening, and how we can make our women and girls feel safe.
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Inflation drops to 3.4%: how long before we're all better off?

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