Josh Halliday

Josh Halliday, North of England editor at The Guardian, brings on-the-ground reporting from Newton Aycliffe where billionaire brothers own the whole town centre. He outlines the town’s postwar founding, the high street’s decline, how ownership traces to reclusive Freshwater brothers, and the debate over why properties are left to decay and what powers might revive local high streets.

Join Patrick Butler, Social policy editor at The Guardian, and Josh Halliday, North of England editor, as they expose the harrowing realities faced by British caregivers navigating the flawed carer's allowance system. They delve into shocking stories of caregivers wrongfully taken to court for accidental overpayments while trying to report earnings. The duo discusses the emotional turmoil and financial instability impacting these selfless individuals, along with the urgent need for reform amid shocking statistics and ongoing systemic challenges.

Tom Freston, co‑founder of MTV, recalls creating a youth‑driven music channel and its cultural rise. Josh Halliday, The Guardian’s North of England editor, discusses media coverage and public interest in the Lucy Letby case. Dr Bethany Usher, academic on crime journalism ethics, examines true‑crime storytelling choices. James Kirkham, founder of Iconic, explores the upheaval in the traditional ad agency model.