Why are so many councils going ‘bankrupt’?
5 December 2023 - 27 minsNottingham council is the latest to in effect declare itself bankrupt, and one in 10 county councils in England are at risk of following suit. What does it mean for the services that so many people rely on? Jessica Murray reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Series Episodes
Why thousands of Afghans were secretly relocated to the UK
Dan Sabbagh on the data leak that may have cost hundreds of millions of pounds – and put Afghan lives at risk. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
33 mins
18 July Finished
Why doctors are striking again
When Labour came to power it moved fast to end the public sector strikes. But now resident doctors are demanding a 29% rise in pay. Will they get it and will it put Labour’s plans for the NHS at risk? Denis Campbell reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
28 mins
17 July Finished
How the BBC got into a mess over Gaza
After mounting criticism over its coverage of the war in Gaza, will the BBC change its approach? Michael Savage reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
31 mins
16 July Finished
The law change that could transform toxic workplaces
Zelda Perkins was Harvey Weinstein’s PA – and has spent the last eight years campaigning against the non-disclosure agreements used to silence abused employees. Now she has won a major victory. Alexandra Topping reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
20 mins
15 July Finished
Syria’s treasure hunting fever
What can be done to stop Syria’s unprecedented scramble for antiquities? William Christou reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
30 mins
14 July Finished
Ulaanbaatar: a warning from the coldest capital on Earth
Tracey McVeigh heads to Mongolia to find out about the country’s increasingly brutal winters and dry summers, while Badruun Gardi reflects on how the changes threaten the nomadic way of life. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
24 mins
11 July Finished
