Evening Standard

The Evening Standard has published a personal finance guide listing nine bad money habits shoppers should avoid in the run-up to Christmas. The piece, tagged under money and personal finance, is aimed at helping households rein in spending during the costly festive period, covering shopping behaviours and budgeting mistakes at supermarkets.

New analysis published by the London Evening Standard ranks London boroughs by home affordability, identifying the most and least affordable places to buy property in the capital. The findings highlight the stark gap between wealthy and cheaper areas, renewing debate about housing costs and access to home ownership for Londoners.

Richard E. Grant is drawing attention for his performance in a London stage revival of Noel Coward's Hay Fever. A review in the Evening Standard says the actor hams it up no end, suggesting a flamboyant, scene-stealing turn that divides opinion on how far the comedy should be pushed.

Bluebell Horner, the 20-year-old daughter of Spice Girls star Geri Horner, is reported to have performed at a secret charity gig in London, according to the Evening Standard. The report is drawing attention as a possible first public step into performing for the celebrity offspring, whose mother is one of Britain's best-known pop stars.

A UK-led study has found that high daily levels of particle air pollution are consistently associated with increased coughing at night. Researchers report the effect is measurable even at pollution concentrations well below World Health Organization guideline limits, suggesting health harm occurs at lower exposure levels than previously assumed. The findings add to growing evidence that even moderate air pollution affects respiratory health, prompting discussion about tightening air quality standards.