Today in Focus

‘Let’s-a go!’ The story of Nintendo

Video games editor Keza MacDonald traces the rise of Nintendo, and explains why its sense of fun matters in a world of big tech. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus [https://www.theguardian.com/infocus]

Mandelson files: Starmer admits ‘I made a mistake’ – The Latest

Keir Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ in making Peter Mandelson ambassador to the US due to his links with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to newly released files. The first batch of files raises new questions about the prime minister’s judgment, as well as the vetting process at the highest level of government. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s head of national news, Archie Bland – watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@todayinfocuspodcast]. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus [https://www.theguardian.com/infocus]

What teenagers really see on their phones

Helen Pidd talks to Abbey, 15, and Josh, 16, about their experiences of social media, and a growing divide between boys and girls. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus [https://www.theguardian.com/infocus]

Will Iran war make the UK cost of living crisis worse? – The Latest

Rising oil prices and market turmoil as a result of the war in the Middle East are fuelling fears the cost of living crisis could get even tougher. Energy bills, mortgage rates and petrol prices could all surge in the fallout from the conflict. So how much could the war tighten the screws on our personal finances? Lucy Hough speaks to the deputy editor of the Guardian’s money section, Rupert Jones – watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@todayinfocuspodcast] How will war in the Middle East affect your finances? [https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/04/iran-war-middle-east-affect-finances-energy-bills-inflation-interest-rates]. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus [https://www.theguardian.com/infocus]

Should we be boycotting ChatGPT?

Rutger Bregman on why he thinks consumers should cancel their ChatGPT accounts. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus [https://www.theguardian.com/infocus]