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
The briefcase, the Porsche and the collapse of the German government
Der Spiegel journalist Regina Steffens and author John Kampfner explain how Germany’s traffic light coalition came to an end, and the profound problems facing whichever government comes next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
30 mins
13 November Finished
A week of tumult and triumph for Netanyahu
After dismissing his defence minister, Yoav Gallant – and with Trump back in the White House – Benjamin Netanyahu’s position is stronger than ever. Julian Borger reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
27 mins
12 November Finished
Finding one trillion dollars at Cop29
Will richer nations find the climate finance desperately needed by developing countries? Damian Carrington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
25 mins
11 November Finished
Where do the Democrats go from here?
Lauren Gambino dissects what Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris means for the Democratic party. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
29 mins
8 November Finished
What will Trump do in power?
The Guardian’s Washington bureau chief, David Smith, explains how Donald Trump won a second term and what he intends to do with it. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
21 mins
7 November Finished
The return of President Trump
Americans have made their decision and they’ve sent Donald Trump back to the White House. Guardian reporters tell the story of the night from around the United States. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
28 mins
6 November Finished