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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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died.

The 96-year-old monarch had been ill for some time and under medical supervision, with her family gathering by her bedside at Balmoral.

Elizabeth II was the nation’s longest-reigning monarch, serving as head of state for more than 70 years.

In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”

Prince Charles will be titled King Charles III, Clarence House confirms.

The Leader’s joined by royal historian Dr Ed Owens and Evening Standard associate editor Jonathan Prynn.

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Books sales are booming, as commuters take a break from doomscrolling to get immersed in paper and digital pages - with the notifications all turned off to concentrate.

Crime novels, sci-fi and romantic fiction have boosted sales to their highest in a decade.

The Leader’s joined by Lucy Starbuck Braidley, senior programme manager for libraries at the National Literacy Trust, to discover the enduring lure of the novel, why adult role models are crucial for child literacy and how 10 minutes reading a day helps mental health.

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Boris Johnson has left Number 10 and Liz Truss is now Conservative Prime Minister after meeting the Queen at Balmoral.

As the new PM prepares an expected freeze on fuel bills and Russia tightens the screw on gas supply, what other economic challenges are on the horizon and what’s Johnson’s financial legacy?

The Leader’s joined by Evening Standard political editor Nic Cecil from Parliament and Jonny Marshall, a senior economist at London’s Resolution Foundation.

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Liz Truss is the UK's new Prime Minister, securing 81,326 votes from Conservative party members, compared to Rishi Sunak’s 60,399, to become only Britain’s third female prime minister.

This was a leadership race closer than predicted.

So, after her coronation, what’s Truss’s plan to heal the UK’s pandemic-ravaged economy, how does she plan to sort those sky-high energy bills, or is she just a one-percenter, tax-cutting PM? 

We’re joined by the Evening Standard’s deputy political editor, David Bond, to unpick the latest developments and examine Truss's priorities.

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We’re with eBay’s UK Boss Murray Lambell. How to be a CEO caught up with Murray in the final week of ITV’s Love Island and found out how they support sustainability, SMEs, and what it’s like to be an internet pioneer.

Also on the show:

• Why Gen Z's powering sales of used items 
• How they support businesses and customers
• Why they matched with Love Island
• Keeping your style and still being kind to the environment
• Does eBay have a competitor?

To hear the full in-depth interview click here.

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Who is replacing Boris Johnson at Number 10 Downing Street? Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss have battled it out hard in the leadership race for the role of the UK’s new Prime Minister.

The pair have made their final pitches to Conservative members at leadership hustings, with the rising cost of living dominating the debate.

What challenges lie ahead and what are their economic strategies? To analyse we’re joined by Dr Jeevun Sandher, an economist and political scientist at King’s College London and the Evening Standard’s political editor Nicolas Cecil.

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No, it’s not just leaving your office one day hoping no one will notice and never returning again. It’s a trend that’s gone viral on TikTok, where many look to redefine their boundaries by only doing what’s required of their job and nothing more. Putting more of a focus on what they do outside of work.

Anthony Klotz, Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour from UCL, explains the concept and whether or not it’s a good thing for our workplace culture.

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