Sun, sea and struggle: growing up in England’s coastal towns
Today in Focus21 Aug 2025

Sun, sea and struggle: growing up in England’s coastal towns

Helen Pidd grew up in Morecambe, and life in seaside towns has only got harder since she was a teenager. She went back to find out why. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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Will Trump put boots on the ground in Iran? – The Latest

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30 Mar 12min

UK’s big, risky AI bet

UK’s big, risky AI bet

Reporter Aisha Down explores the UK’s ‘phantom investments’ in AI, and the risk the government has taken in betting so heavily on the technology if it all goes bust. Help support our independent journ...

30 Mar 23min

What is Netanyahu’s endgame in Iran war? – The Latest

What is Netanyahu’s endgame in Iran war? – The Latest

Could Israeli public support for the war in Iran give Benjamin Netanyahu a boost before this year’s elections? The vote will be the first chance for Israelis to have a say on their government since th...

27 Mar 13min

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Spring break: Culture worth catching this season

Critics Catherine Shoard, Alexis Petridis and Hannah J Davies on what to watch and listen to this season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

27 Mar 32min

Iran says Trump ‘negotiating with himself’ - The Latest

Iran says Trump ‘negotiating with himself’ - The Latest

Donald Trump insists Iran is still interested in cutting a peace deal despite Tehran rejecting the US plan. Iran has now put forward a five-point counterproposal and says the war will end on its own t...

26 Mar 12min

Is Cuba Trump’s next target?

Is Cuba Trump’s next target?

The journalists Ruaridh Nicoll and Daniel Montero report from Havana as Cuba suffers from a devastating oil blockade imposed by the US. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infoc...

26 Mar 22min

Big tech reckoning: Meta ordered to pay $375m in landmark case - The Latest

Big tech reckoning: Meta ordered to pay $375m in landmark case - The Latest

A court in the US has ordered Meta to pay $375m after a jury found that the company, which owns Facebook and Instagram, enabled harm including child sexual exploitation on its platforms. The landmark ...

25 Mar 11min

The Maga divide over Iran

The Maga divide over Iran

Andrew Roth on why the war on Iran is unpopular with the US public and what it means for Maga insiders. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

25 Mar 24min

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