Episodes

  • The Burnham blueprint, as told by one of its architects

    The Burnham blueprint, as told by one of its architects
    Jul 1 2026
    Andy Burnham has set out his economic plans for Britain. Neal Lawson, from the Burnham-aligned group Mainstream, explains the thinking behind it. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    27 mins
  • Is the UK spending enough on defence? – The Latest

    Is the UK spending enough on defence? – The Latest
    Jun 30 2026
    The prime minister has unveiled his long-delayed defence investment plan, promising an extra £15bn in defence spending over the next four years. The funding, which will be spent on drones, nuclear projects and RAF fighter jets, has been made available through cuts to energy, transport and housing projects. Keir Starmer urged his likely successor, the Labour MP Andy Burnham, not to borrow more money to pay for it. Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian policy editor Kiran Stacey – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    12 mins
  • Where have all the first jobs gone?

    Where have all the first jobs gone?
    Jun 30 2026
    The number of young people in the UK not in work, education or training is spiralling. How much damage could it do to their long-term prospects – and the country? Sammy Gecsoyler reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    26 mins
  • How would PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham change Britain? - The Latest

    How would PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham change Britain? - The Latest
    Jun 29 2026
    Andy Burnham has set out his vision for the UK in his first big policy speech since launching a bid to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister. The Makerfield MP confirmed he would set up ‘No 10 North’ and pledged to ‘bring about the biggest rebalancing of power the country has ever seen’. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s north of England editor, Josh Halliday – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    11 mins
  • Life on the porch of an empty mansion

    Life on the porch of an empty mansion
    Jun 29 2026
    Why are so many luxury homes in London lying empty? Sam Wollaston reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    22 mins
  • The king, his millions, and the first public royal tax bill – The Latest

    The king, his millions, and the first public royal tax bill – The Latest
    Jun 26 2026
    King Charles has become the first monarch in modern times to reveal how much tax he pays on his private income: £24.6m over the last two years. The move comes after years of calls for the monarch to be more open with the public about the royal finances. Some are heralding this as a new era of transparency – but just how open has the revelation been? Lucy Hough speaks to our European financial affairs editor, Juliette Garside – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    12 mins
  • A British woman was strangled in the UK – why did the US military try her case?

    A British woman was strangled in the UK – why did the US military try her case?
    Jun 26 2026
    When the academic Sarah Steele was assaulted in England, she had no idea her case would end up in front of a US military court. Harry Davies explains why military judges and juries are ruling on crimes committed in the UK. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    37 mins
  • Desperate search for survivors after deadly earthquakes hit Venezuela – The Latest

    Desperate search for survivors after deadly earthquakes hit Venezuela – The Latest
    Jun 25 2026
    Rescue efforts are under way in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes caused buildings to collapse and killed at least 164 people, and there are fears the death toll could rise significantly. A state of emergency has been declared by the country’s interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, who said 971 people have been injured and more casualties are expected. Lucy Hough speaks to Latin America correspondent Tom Phillips – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    11 mins