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Brace yourselves, the Bank of England says we may already be in recession.

It comes following the announcement of a hike in interest rates - for the 7th consecutive time - to 2.25%. It’s up by half a percentage point and takes borrowing costs to their highest levels since 2008.

But, what exactly does this all mean for us? The Evening Standard’s Business Editor, Jonathan Prynn, explains. 

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In a speech to the nation, the Russian President said reservists would be called up to fight in Ukraine. He went on to claim that the West has been “engaging in nuclear blackmail’’ and Russia has “lots of weapons to reply”.

So, just how concerned should we be about Vladimir Putin’s threats? The Evening Standard’s Home Affairs Editor, Martin Bentham, explains.

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Now the official mourning period for Queen Elizabeth II has ended, it’s time for our new Prime Minister to get to work. 

She’s got a packed week ahead of her; foreign trips, big statements and a fiscal package to set into motion. As Robbie Smith, the Evening Standard’s Comment Editor, explains.

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SliderCuts, sometimes known as Mark Maciver, is a globally recognised barber and one of the UK's leading black entrepreneurs. He's cut the hair of international superstars like LeBron James and Anthony Joshua, building up a business from his shop in East London. Listen to the full episode here.

In this episode we talk about:

• How to get financing when banks won't talk to you
• The importance of valuing your business properly
• When to say no to investors
• How to diversify your brand
• And how to deal with rat infestation on launch day 

For the best business news, interviews and analysis, go to standard.co.uk/business or read the Evening Standard newspaper

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On Thursday 8th September 2022, we lost our Queen. 

As the Elizabethan era ends and the Carolean period begins, we look at how the nation prepared for this historic day. 

Experts Robert Hazell, Professor of Government & the Constitution at University College London, and the Evening Standard’s Royal Editor, Robert Jobson, walk us through the protocol, events that followed and ultimately how we said our final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II.

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Queen Elizabeth will long be remembered as the longest reigning monarch in British history. She's been credited with the most famous face in the world, was the first monarch to appear on television, and also sent one of the first ever emails. Sarah Richardson, Professor of Modern British History at the University of Warwick describes some of her top achievements as our monarch, and why she’s so dearly loved by the British public. In this episode:

• Her role as a female leader
• Why she pushed to join the military effort at WWII
• How she embraced new technology
• Her impact on the Commonwealth
• Choosing Prime Ministers
• Why the British public love her

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Could it take over a year for King Charles III to appear on our money? And do Australians really want Steve Irwin on their dollar notes? Looking at King Charles’s accession process, Lucy Hume from Debrett’s explains what happens now, and how the King might wield his power as monard. Plus Dominic Chorney, a coin expert from Baldwin’s explains how our currency will change, and what other commonwealth countries might do with their money. 

In this episode:

• What does the accession process look like?
• Will King Charles dabble in politics?
• How long will it take for stamps, money and royal signage to change?
• When will money featuring Queen Elizabeth go out of circulation?
• What will the new King’s portrait look like?
• Is Steve Irwin a contender to feature on Australian Dollars?

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London could become ‘full’ for the first time, as up to one million people are expected to visit for the Queen’s coffin procession. Some people are already camping out to get ahead of the queue, and some train services into London have already sold out. The Evening Standard’s John Dunne explains how unprecedented the occasion will be for the capital. And Ross Lydall, our Travel Editor explains how travel will be impacted, and how best to get around the city.

In this episode:

• How TfL and train services are helping commuters
• The best ways to get around London
• Could London really become ‘full’ of people?
• Mourners could face 20-hour queues
• Will businesses benefit from the flock of visitors?

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What now for the Queen’s Corgis? And will the dog breed maintain its legacy as a Royal pet? We speak with the Evening Standard’s Ethan Croft about the Queen’s history with Corgis, and where the two she's left will live now. 

Plus ex-chairman of the Welsh Corgi League Diana King explains how the Queen boosted the breed's popularity.

In this episode:

• How Queen Elizabeth fell in love with Corgis
• The one that photobombed the England rugby squad
• How the dogs joined James Bond's 2012 Olympics opening ceremony
• Why demand is so high for Corgis today
• Why you should contact the Welsh Corgi League if you want to buy a puppy

For more information on rescue Corgis, head to the Corgi Rescue website.

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The United Kingdom woke on Friday to absorb news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, after the 96-year-old monarch died peacefully at Balmoral.

Mourners from around the world, in their thousands, are gathering at Buckingham Palace, Windsor and Sandringham House in an outpouring of public emotion.

The nation is due to be addressed by the new head of state, King Charles III.

The King and Camilla, who is now the Queen Consort, stayed at Balmoral on Thursday night before returning on Friday to Buckingham Palace, where the couple were greeted by the crowds.

The Leader’s joined for analysis and reflection by Evening Standard royal editor Robert Jobson, Sarah Richardson, professor British history at the University of Warwick, and Dr Jonathan Spangler, a senior lecturer in history at Manchester Metropolitan University.

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