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
How we got hooked on The Traitors
Elle Hunt on the success of the BBC’s hit show The Traitors. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
30 mins
21 January Finished
Beckham feud: Marina Hyde on why Brooklyn has gone nuclear – The Latest
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, has appeared to permanently cut ties with his family. In an explosive statement posted on Instagram, he claimed his parents had been controlling narratives in the press about his family, and had tried to ‘ruin’ his relationship with his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham. Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian columnist Marina Hyde – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
13 mins
20 January Finished
Why Donald Trump really wants Greenland
Tom Burgis on Donald Trump’s friend Ronald Lauder, a billionaire with business interests in Greenland. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
28 mins
20 January Finished
Why the UK won’t retaliate to Trump tariffs over Greenland – The Latest
Keir Starmer has played down the possibility of retaliatory tariffs on the US, after Donald Trump threatened them against Nato allies unless they support his plan to take Greenland. At an emergency press conference, Starmer said tariffs would be the “wrong thing to do”. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s senior political correspondent, Peter Walker – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
10 mins
19 January Finished
The transgender refugees fleeing the US
Helen Pidd meets the US citizens attempting to claim asylum in the Netherlands. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
37 mins
19 January Finished
Trump gets his hands on Nobel peace prize – The Latest
The Venezuelan opposition leader, María Corina Machado, has presented her Nobel peace prize medal to Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House, saying it was a recognition of his commitment to Venezuela’s freedom. The gesture came after Machado was unexpectedly sidelined by Trump after US forces abducted Nicolás Maduro. Lucy Hough speaks to the US live news editor, Chris Michael. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
9 mins
16 January Finished
