Episodes

  • The party dragging Nigel Farage further to the right

    The party dragging Nigel Farage further to the right
    Jun 2 2026
    Daniel Trilling on the far-right party threatening Reform’s chances in the Makerfield byelection. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    28 mins
  • Trump insists Iran deal close despite strikes – The Latest

    Trump insists Iran deal close despite strikes – The Latest
    Jun 1 2026
    As Israel threatens to bomb Beirut and the US and Iran trade missile strikes, Donald Trump insists it will ‘all work out well in the end’ and urges his critics to ‘sit back and relax’. So are we any closer to a deal? Lucy Hough speaks to diplomatic editor Patrick Wintour – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    11 mins
  • ‘A husband expects a yes’: wife schools and the Christian nationalist movement

    ‘A husband expects a yes’: wife schools and the Christian nationalist movement
    Jun 1 2026
    Alaina Demopoulos reports on the Christian influencers telling women to submit to their husbands. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    26 mins
  • Could Nato be dragged into war with Russia? – The Latest

    Could Nato be dragged into war with Russia? – The Latest
    May 29 2026
    Nato has vowed to ‘defend every inch’ of its territory after a Russian drone hit an apartment building in Romania. The strike prompted swift condemnation and threats of repercussion from European leaders. So is there a risk the war could expand beyond Ukraine? Lucy Hough speaks to senior international correspondent Peter Beaumont – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    10 mins
  • Why are our homes and cities all so hot?

    Why are our homes and cities all so hot?
    May 29 2026
    In the week when the hottest May days were recorded, environment editor Fiona Harvey examines a new Climate Change Committee report on how the UK can better withstand extreme heat. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    24 mins
  • ‘Lost generation’: why can’t young people get jobs? – The Latest

    ‘Lost generation’: why can’t young people get jobs? – The Latest
    May 28 2026
    A landmark report has warned that the UK risks a ‘lost generation’ of young people, as new figures show that more than 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds in the UK were not in education, employment or training. The former Labour cabinet minister Alan Milburn said youth disengagement was a mounting economic risk to the country, and urged a fundamental reset of policy covering schools, the health service and the welfare state. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s senior economics correspondent, Richard Partington – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    11 mins
  • Human rights lawyer Francesca Albanese on life under US sanctions

    Human rights lawyer Francesca Albanese on life under US sanctions
    May 28 2026
    The UN’s special rapporteur for Palestine, Francesca Albanese, on the war in Gaza, living under US sanctions and accusations of antisemitism. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    29 mins
  • Mandelson ties to China, Russia and Israel flagged in vetting – The Latest

    Mandelson ties to China, Russia and Israel flagged in vetting – The Latest
    May 27 2026
    Peter Mandelson’s links with senior figures in China, Russia and Israel were among the concerns raised by the UK’s vetting agency when it concluded he should be denied clearance, multiple sources have told the Guardian. It comes after a powerful parliamentary committee said the government was failing to fully comply with a parliamentary motion ordering the release of all papers relating to Mandelson’s appointment. A spokesperson for Hayman said he “has no personal connection or familiarity whatsoever” with Mandelson, and his contact with him was limited to work the British politician did for his thinktank. A Cabinet Office spokesperson said it was “committed to complying with the Humble Address in full”. Lucy Hough speaks to the head of investigations Paul Lewis – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    15 mins