Rachael Davies
Rachael Davies is a freelance writer for The Standard, specialising in tech and entertainment. She has also written for Lonely Planet, Metro, National Geographic, and Brick Fanatics....
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Rachael Davies is a freelance writer for The Standard, specialising in tech and entertainment. She has also written for Lonely Planet, Metro, National Geographic, and Brick Fanatics.
What are Asian hornets? How to identify the bee-killer species
People are being asked to report sights of Asian hornets after they were spotted in London
How to protect your data if your phone is stolen
The Met Police says 90,864 phones were stolen in London in 2022 — the latest year with a full data set
Nigel Farage's most controversial moments as he announces election bid
Dubbed 'the man who broke Britain' for his role in the Brexit referendum and viewed by many as a far-right bigot, the Reform UK leader is to stand at the 2024 general election
The ups and downs of James Corden and Mathew Horne's friendship
The stars have been the subject of numerous fallout rumours over the years
Glastonbury 2024 line-up and stage timings revealed
The 2024 headliners have already been announced for the world’s largest greenfield music and performing arts festival taking place at the end of June
What is motor neurone disease and is there any link with rugby?
Rob Burrow’s death from MND raises the question about rugby’s potential connection to the incurable disease
When will the India election 2024 results be revealed?
The election in India involves a lengthy seven-week voting process
UK general election: when is the next one?
The two leaders’ first TV debate of the 2024 election campaign will be on ITV on Tuesday, June 4
What is baby-led weaning? All you need to know
Research from King’s College London might provide a way to reduce peanut butter allergies
What was national service and how does it work in other countries?
Compulsory national service was abolished in the UK in 1960 following the Second World War, but still exists in various forms in other countries
Post Office scandal: Victims' convictions to be quashed
New legislation means all wrongly convicted post office workers will be exonerated and will be in line for substantial compensation
Which Tories have resigned? Record number of MPs step down
Rishi Sunak writes to Robert Halfon and James Heappey to express his regret at their decisions
What is Labour's private school tax plan?
With political parties putting forward policies they hope to gain traction with voters, the latest from Labour has garnered some criticism
Here's the MultiVersus digital release time for the UK
MultiVersus is finally here – but when will it launch in your region?
National Service: What is it and who does it apply to?
All you need to know about the National Service proposed by the Tory government
Northern Lights return as Met confirms if they will be seen in London
The lights, also known as the aurora borealis (or Southern Lights, aurora australis), are most frequently visible close to Earth's magnetic north and south poles
Everything we know about the Singapore Airlines emergency landing
A British man has been killed, with many more injured and being treated at the time of writing
Sonos announces its very first set of headphones
Known for its home audio systems, Sonos has just announced its very first pair of headphones.
Liverpool to receive 'Taylor Town' makeover ahead of Eras shows
Taylor Swift has taken the world by storm on her Eras Tour – and will soon bring it to the UK for the first time.
Sponge city suggested as a solution for London's flash flood risk
The Greater London Authority (GLA) has identified flash flooding as a major risk to London in the near future.
Women's state pension report finds thousands are owed payout
Here’s a closer look at the women’s campaigning group pushing for compensation for millions of women