Minister’s eye ‘absolutely on ball’ as figures show surge in drug deaths Maree Todd said the Scottish Government must work ‘harder and faster’ amid the flood of power synthetic drugs. Evening Standard · Sep 23
Winemaker Chapel Down lifts profit guidance amid strong millennial demand The news came as the Kent-based company cheered a ‘high-quality’ harvest so far this year. Evening Standard · Sep 23
Omagh Bombing Inquiry hears evidence about more than 20 ‘key individuals’ The inquiry into the 1998 Real IRA atrocity is holding public hearings in Belfast. Evening Standard · Sep 23
MSPs hear fears of ‘cuts upon cuts upon cuts’ ahead of Scottish Budget Organisations including Police Scotland, Colleges Scotland and the Scottish Trades Union Congress raised concerns with Holyrood’s Finance Committee. Evening Standard · Sep 23
How Arsenal's key transfer targets have fared since rejecting summer move Vinicius Jr and Julian Alvarez turned down the Gunners’ advances, while the likes of Morgan Rogers went elsewhere Evening Standard · Sep 23
Legal & General to cut around 1,000 jobs by mid-2027 Boss Antonio Simoes told staff in an email on Wednesday that the company needs to ‘become a leaner organisation’. Evening Standard · Sep 23
New Overground line set to link up west London - as TfL seeks feedback on planned 11-mile route The proposed new route would connect Hendon and Hounslow, and could remove around 650,000 car journeys a year across the capital Evening Standard · Sep 23
Les Roches Rouges, Saint-Raphaël: a new suite is this hotspot’s crowning glory Another reason to add this salt-sprayed Côte d’Azur hotel to the must-visit list Evening Standard · Sep 23
Wayne Rooney makes shock JJ Gabriel claim as Manchester United update revealed Man Utd great is not surprised to see the wonderkid want out Evening Standard · Sep 23
Andy Burnham stands by warning UK should be less ‘in hock’ to bond markets The Prime Minister expressed concern that Britain is ‘more exposed’ to global shocks than other countries. Evening Standard · Sep 23
Oasis announce four additional shows for 2027 tour Two more gigs will take place at Knebworth on September 25 and 26. Evening Standard · Sep 23
Smiths to give shares worth up to £400 to more than 10,000 staff The company said all of its permanent employees will have the opportunity to own a stake and share in its ‘future success’. Evening Standard · Sep 23
Best Trustly casinos UK: Which online casinos accept Trustly in 2026? The best Trustly casinos in the UK for 2026, ranked and compared on Trustly deposit and withdrawal limits, welcome offer value and payment speed Evening Standard · Sep 23
Investment fraud victims ‘losing more than £25,000 on average’ As well as losing life-changing sums, scams are damaging victims’ confidence in making legitimate investments, a fraud-fighting organisation said. Evening Standard · Sep 23
Evening Standard · Sep 23 Best Nigella Lawson cookbooks after her Great British Bake Off debut Refresh your recipe rotation with these cookbooks from the domestic goddess
Evening Standard · Sep 23 Oasis announce two further UK 2027 tour dates due to ‘phenomenal demand’ Oasis have added a further two dates to their UK tour, and another two in Europe, as fans prepare for the online ticket sale
Evening Standard · Sep 23 Almost two-thirds unaware what overdraft charges they face, survey indicates People typically estimate they fall into their overdraft for around four days per month, according to app thinkmoney.
Evening Standard · Sep 23 Booker Prize 2026: the 6 books shortlisted – and the one that's missing And the winner is… not on this Booker shortlist, says David Sexton
Evening Standard · Sep 23 Trans row nurse Sandie Peggie says union ‘did not take it as seriously as I did’ The nurse has taken the Royal College of Nursing to an employment tribunal.
Evening Standard · Sep 23 Spencer Matthews feels ‘very fortunate’ after arrival of fourth child The former Made In Chelsea, 38, star and wife Vogue Williams welcomed their son Remy Valentine earlier this month.
Evening Standard · Sep 23 Rock star Angry Anderson famous for iconic Neighbours wedding song dies aged 79 The singer’s song Suddenly became hugely popular after it was played during Scott and Charlene’s wedding in Neighbours
Evening Standard · Sep 23 Best golf betting sites for 2026 Our picks for the best golf betting sites, with the offers and features that matter most during Major week and beyond
Evening Standard · Sep 23 The free agents Arsenal could sign as former transfer targets tipped to solve key issue Star names are still available
Evening Standard · Sep 23 Thames Water gives update on London hosepipe ban Thames Water has issued an update on the hosepipe ban affecting millions in London and the South East after some heavy rain in September
Evening Standard · Sep 23 Global growth, local complexity: a founder’s international expansion checklist International expansion can unlock new customers, talent and revenues, but cross-border scaling also involves complexity. Here, ScaleUp Standard gets the inside tips from consultancy firm Zedra’s Louise Morriss