London Evening Standard
- Country: United Kingdom
- Type: News
- Website: www.standard.co.uk/?CMP=ILC-refresh
- Update: 05-02
The London Evening Standard is the leading daily newspaper in the London area of the United Kingdom, founded in 1827 as part of the Daily Mail and General Trust, covering domestic and international news and London finances.In January 2009, the newspaper was acquired by Russian businessman Alexander Lebedev. In January 2009, the newspaper was purchased by Russian businessman Alexander Lebedev.