Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost
A ten-minute daily news briefing from Sky News, hosted by Sophy Ridge and Wilf Frost. It covers politics, global conflicts, pop culture, sport, and more, cutting through the noise to get listeners up to speed quickly.
Episodes
Burnham in Number 10 North | New Trump tariffs
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will spend his first day in the new Number 10 North today, as he hosts a meeting of the National Economic Council.Also today, President Trump introduces new tariffs on 60 countries, the UK responds to threats from Iran, and a famous tailor sues for £550,000 after his wine goes "mouldy".Anna and Amanda have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
Tax cuts for pubs and clubs | Gary Lineker calls for wealth tax
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues.Burnham has also faced calls to introduce a wealth tax by famous faces including Gary Lineker, and to pause the early release scheme from prison.Also today, a date is set for former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro’s trial in the US, and airport drop-off fees rise by a third.Leah and Wilf
Burnham's "cost of living government" | Zelenskyy sacks head of armed forces
In his first day as prime minister, Burnham promised to lead a "cost of living government”, but one of his early efforts to deal with the cost of living crisis has already come under scrutiny.Also today, President Zelenskyy sacks his armed forces chief days after his defence minister is dismissed, and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has asked for more money from Congress for the Iran war, admitti
Burnham cuts tax on electricity bills | Newcastle legend Keegan dies
Britain has a new prime minister, with Andy Burnham officially entering Number 10 yesterday.He has announced electricity bills will be cut, funded by the cancellation of the digital ID programme.We also found out who has been picked for the top jobs in his cabinet, with John Healey picked as chancellor, as Wes Streeting became defence secretary and Angela Rayner made a return too.Also today, a man
World Cup win for Spain | New PM for UK
There's a new World Cup winner and soon a new prime minister.Spain are the new winners of the trophy, after beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time.While Andy Burnham collects the keys for No.10 later - he'll use his first speech as prime minister to promise 'more breathing room' on the cost of living crisis and a more 'stable and responsible' politics.Plus, Odyssey has had an epic weekend at the Box
Burnham to become Labour leader | Tuchel blames England team's 'DNA' | Trump accuses China of election interference
Andy Burnham will become Labour leader today ahead of replacing Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister next week.Days after England’s bruising semi-final defeat to their bitter rivals Argentina, Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel has blamed the loss on something in his team’s “DNA”.Donald Trump has returned to one of his favourite topics - election interference - after accusing China of helping Joe Biden
England's World Cup heartbreak | Starmer's emotional farewell | Summer childcare costs rise
Kamali Melbourne and Mhari Aurora have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
England to face Argentina | Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack' | T-Rex fossil sells for over $50m
England are preparing for the latest chapter in their heated rivalry with Argentina - as the two countries face each other in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta tonight.Police are exploring whether Ann Widdecombe’s last TV appearance on the day of her death formed part of the motive for the attack.Trump has backed down on a proposed 20% toll on ships using the Strait of Hormuz but a US blockade o
Widdecombe death investigated as terror-related | UK in grip of 'firewave' | France to face Spain in World Cup semi-final
Counter-terror police are now leading the investigation into the suspected murder of Ann Widdecombe after saying “new information and evidence came to light”.The US has carried out strikes on Iran for the third night in a row - while the UAE says at least one crew member died after Iran hit tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.Scientists and environmentalists have said the UK is in the grip of a “firew
Widdecombe murder arrest | England to face Argentina | UK heatwave warnings
Sopy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
Burnham 1 MP away from being PM | New vaping rules
Andy Burnham is on the cusp of becoming the next prime minister after he secured the support of 322 Labour MPs on the first day of the nomination process.Also today, the latest on the Iran war, plans for new vaping regulations and a hosepipe ban.And finally, England football coach Thomas Tuchel is said to be frustrated by FIFA upgrading Jarell Quansah’s suspension from one match to two.Anna and Ka
Grooming gang law change | Fery-tale continues at Wimbledon
The US and Iran have exchanged strikes overnight, and more donations to Reform UK are being investigated by authorities.Also today, the home secretary is set to change the law so the freed ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang can be deported.And finally, Arthur Fery is into the Wimbledon semi-finals after a convincing three set victory against ninth seed Flavio Cobolli.Sophy and Wilf have the da
Strikes in Strait of Hormuz | Farage triggers by-election
The US has confirmed it’s hit more than 80 Iranian targets overnight after three commercial vessels were allegedly hit by Iran in the Strait.Iran’s military said it would deliver a “crushing response”- and it has done just that, targeting 85 American military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait.Also today- Nigel Farage resigns as an MP, triggering a by-election and Prince Harry loses his court case.And fi
Farage financial scrutiny | Fery Wimbledon success
It’s another day of pressure for Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, over his financial affairs, with focus on benefits he received from George Cottrell, a convicted criminal and crypto-gambler.Also today- Fifa’s decision to allow Folarin Balogun to play for the USA after a phone call between Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino overshadows last night’s action on the pitch.Sir Keir Starmer will arrive in
England through to World Cup quarter finals - what happened?
England are one step closer to bringing football home after beating Mexico 3-2 in their World Cup last-16 clash.If you're just waking up, don't worry - Sophy and Wilf walk through everything that happened in the dramatic game.They also have the day's other news including fresh allegations facing Nigel Farage - that he failed to declare financial support given to him by a convicted criminal.Plus, t
Burnham makes manifesto pledge | Pubs to stay open for World Cup
Andy Burnham has said he will stick to Labour's 2024 manifesto and the promises it made, but believes there's "room for movement on tax".Two teenage boys have had their sentences for rape increased after they were found to be "unduly lenient" by the Court of Appeal.Also today... the NHS is going to launch a "marathon a month" challenge, asking people to walk for around 30 minutes a day.And finally
England World Cup win | NHS under pressure with UK-US trade deal
England are through to the Round of 16 in the Football World Cup.Also today… The Court of Appeal to review sentences for three teenage boys spared custody for rape charges, NHS put under pressure because of UK-US trade deal which could lead to over 200,000 avoidable excess deaths.And finally, could another heatwave hit the UK next week?Sophy and Matt have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
£4.7 billion black hole in defence | Trump’s crypto billions | Serena Williams out of Wimbledon
Funding for the armed forces is set to rise by £15 billion over the next four years- but the Treasury has confirmed that only £10.3 billion of that has been costed for.Also today… Trump has made more than $1bn last year from business dealings in cryptocurrency, the energy price cap rises, and a Jamaican delegation will travel to the UK seeking slavery reparations from Britain.And finally, tennis l
Defence Investment Plan wait is over | Maternity commissioner | World Cup penalty shootouts
The delayed defence investment plan is due to be published later after wranglings over spending.A national maternity commissioner's to be appointed in England, to reduce harm to families from repeated failures in NHS care.The Home Secretary’s announced a new ‘student loan’ style system for asylum seekers to pay towards the cost of accommodation.And it’s all to play for at the World Cup - Germany h
What might the UK look like under Andy Burnham? | Defence investment plans | Ben Stokes' shock retirement
Sophy and Wilf have all the day's news in 10 minutes.
Tens of thousands missing in Venezuela | King publishes tax returns | 5,000 prisoners to be released early
At least 235 have been killed by two earthquakes which hit Venezuela within a minute of each other.Tens of thousands have been reported missing- meaning the death toll could be a lot higher.Also today, in an effort to increase transparency, the King has become the first monarch to release his tax returns.And the red heat warning has been extended in some parts of England to 9PM.The Ministry of Jus
Venezuela earthquakes | June heat record broken | Wimbledon tennis strike
A state of emergency has been declared in Venezuela after two earthquakes have hit the capital city, Caracas.Authorities are yet to provide a figure for the number of deaths or injuries caused by the quakes- but it is reported that there will be “high casualties and extensive damage”.Also today… the June heat record is broken in the UK, Andy Burnham plans to move some of Number 10 operations to th
Darren Jones not to run for PM | Largest ever maternity review | Rare red weather warning
Darren Jones has told Sky News he will not run to be prime minister, easing Andy Burnham’s path to Number 10.This follows Burnham meeting with Starmer, where details over the defence investment plan may have been on the agenda.Also today… the largest maternity review in the history of the NHS will be published todayHundreds of schools are set to close and train lines are encouraging people to not
Coronation for Burnham? | Drug to delay diabetes | Hottest June day on record?
Will it be a coronation or a contest for Andy Burnham? The former Manchester mayor could be PM within three weeks if he goes unopposed.The former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, has been found guilty of multiple sexual offences including rape.The first drug that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes is being made available on the NHS in England and Wales.Also today
Is Keir Starmer about to resign? What you need to know...
Sir Keir Starmer could be about to resign as the UK's prime minister. After a weekend of speculation following Andy Burnham's Makerfield by-election victory, reports suggest there is no way back for Starmer. But is it a done deal?Sophy Ridge and Wilfred Frost have all you need for the big day ahead in Westminster - they explain the exact situation we're in, the possibilities for Starmer and what c
Introducing... Stuff Matters with Ed Conway
LEDs were supposed to be one of the great environmental success stories: a revolutionary technology that uses a fraction of the energy of traditional light bulbs. But have they really saved the world?In our new podcast Stuff Matters, economics and data editor Ed Conway takes an object, cracks it open and reveals the world shaping forces hidden inside.Each episode follows a trail of ideas that stre
Burnham wins in Makerfield | US ends naval blockade | Scotland to face Morocco
Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election - paving the way for him to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for leadership of the Labour PartyThe US has ended its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran has said it will start charging a fee for use of the vital waterway.A three-year-old boy is in a critical condition after ending up in a crocodile enclosure at a zoo in Cambridgeshire.A 30-ye
England thump Croatia | Trump signs Iran deal | Cervical cancer breakthrough
England won their first World Cup game in style with a thrilling attacking display at the Dallas Stadium in Texas.Donald Trump has signed a deal with Iran to end the war - so what’s in the document and who has come out best?Meanwhile, research has found women given the HPV vaccine as teenagers have a “close to zero” chance of dying of cervical cancer before 30.Leah Boleto and Wilfred Frost have th
Streeting predicts leadership race next week | England’s World Cup to kick off | Clarkson’s cancer diagnosis
Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
Social media giants hit back | Trump to discuss Ukraine with G7 | Cape Verde's World Cup heroics
Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
Iran and US to sign peace deal | Social media ban for UK teens | UFC at the White House
Pakistan's prime minister has announced that a deal has been agreed between the US and Iran.Sir Keir Starmer is expected to ban under-16s from major social media platforms including TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram when he speaks at a press conference this morning.The assisted dying bill will be brought back to parliament in the coming days.And finally, a football World Cup roundup as well as the UF
Resignations put pressure on PM | Musk set to become first trillionaire | Chaotic start to World Cup
Yesterday was a difficult day for the Prime Minister as some of his strongest allies in the cabinet left the government.Defence Secretary John Healey was the first to announce his resignation, citing disagreements over the funds set aside for the long-delayed defence investment plan.A few hours later, Al Carns, the armed forced minister, stood down too.President Donald Trump has said he called off
Second night of disorder in Belfast | Military chief warns PM | Reading crisis for young boys
Police and protestors have clashed in Belfast for the second night in a row, as the family of the knife attack victim have said that they have been left feeling “pretty disgusted” by the disorder.The US carried out a fresh round of strikes against Iran last night, which has once again been described as ‘self-defensive’ action.President Trump had said earlier in the evening that the strikes would s
Disorder in Belfast | MOD lost devices | Serena Williams makes comeback
There was a night of disorder in Belfast with houses and cars set on fire.The protests came after a knife attack in the city on Monday night. A Sudanese man is due in court today charged with attempted murder.The US launched what it described as "self-defence strikes" against Iran overnight, following the downing of an Apache army helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.AI-generated clips o
Trump says Iran and Israel won’t go to war | Top African referee banned from World Cup | Stokes to lose cricket captaincy?
Donald Trump has told Sky News he doesn’t think Israel will go back to war with Iran.The president made the comments to US Correspondent James Matthews in a phone call.Africa's top referee, Omar Artan, will not be allowed to officiate at the World Cup after he was refused entry to the USA, FIFA has confirmed. Several women have come forward to say that they were victims of sexually exploitative be
Iran and Israel exchange strikes | Starmer to announce social media ban? | Pocket money increase
Iran has fired missiles at Israel for the first time since a ceasefire was agreed in April, with Israel's air force retaliating in the past few hours.The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted Northern Israel late on Sunday evening, and claimed in a statement "this operation is not a passing event, but rather the beginning of a full week of continuous strikes".Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zel
US wades in on Henry Nowak case | Prince Andrew made money from Royal estate | New AI vaccine
The US state department has intervened in the controversy around Henry Nowak’s murder and the row over criminal justice in the UK. The public finances watchdog has found Prince Andrew was earning money from sub-letting cottages at the Royal Lodge, while paying very little for his own rent. The Ukrainian president has asked for a face-to-face meeting with President Putin in the hope of ending the w
Is clock turning back on racial equality? | Lebanon ceasefire | Could Musk become a trillionaire?
Fall-out from Henry Nowak's murder continues with a police chief denying two-tier policing allegations and Baroness Lawrence urging politicians not to turn back the clock on racial equality.The US has announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to bringing in a conditional ceasefire.The Prime Minister's chief secretary told Lord Mandelson he was "so sorry about today", after his sacking - in new
Protests over murder of Henry Nowak | US launches 'self defence' strikes on Iran | Michelle Obama's advice for Gen-Z
Sophy and Wilf have the latest on the day's news.
Embarrassment for Starmer over Mandelson | Southampton murder raises questions | Serena Williams is back
A second release of files relating to the appointment of Lord Mandelson as US ambassador has resulted in further embarrassment for the Prime Minister. But has government transparency gone too far this time?Russia's carried out major attacks across cities in Ukraine.US President Donald Trump has reportedly had a fiery phone call with Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.A statement will be mad
More Mandelson files to be released | Ebola outbreak expands | Arsenal paints London red
Israel has made its deepest incursion into Lebanon in 25 years - despite a US-brokered ceasefire.New suspected cases of Ebola have sprung up in Brazil and Italy.We’ll learn more about the government’s handling of the appointment of Peter Mandelson today.And Arsenal were crowned English champions over the weekend, after a bruising defeat against PSG in the Champions League.Sophy and Wilf have the d
Trump to approve Iran deal? | Burnham responds to Blair | Blue Origin rocket explosion
Is there a deal on Donald Trump's desk waiting to be signed to end the war with Iran?There are reports that a deal which would mean a 60-day ceasefire extension, the Strait of Hormuz reopening, and Iran committing to abandon any ambitions of possessing a nuclear weapon, is waiting to be approved by the US president.Andy Burnham has hit back at Sir Tony Blair by claiming the former PM and Labour le
Rise in NEETs | US and Iran exchange strikes | FIFA investigated over World Cup ticket prices
The number of young people not in education, employment or training - known as NEETs - is set to rise to 1.25 million unless urgent action is taken.An independent review has been carried out by former Labour health secretary Alan Milburn, who will present his findings today.He is set to warn that six in 10 NEETs between 16 and 24 have never had a job - this figure was four in 10 just 20 years ago.
Blair warns Labour | Tories to “make Britain cool again” | Moon landing race between China and US
Sir Tony Blair, Labour's most successful leader, has given a bleak assessment of the party's future.He has said the party must focus on policy not politics, and occupy the "radical centre".The Tories have pledged to lift a so-called ban on the installation of aircon systems in new homes - regulations they introduced in 2021 - in a bid to "make Britain cool again".The Royal National Lifeboat Instit
US strikes Iran | Social media ban | Bank holiday heatwave
The US carried out new strikes on southern Iran overnight, during crunch time for peace talks.Social media could be as bad for children's health as smoking - that's according to the country's leading doctors, who are urging Sir Keir Starmer to ban social media for under-16s.Plus, the UK enjoyed its hottest May day ever on record this bank holiday weekend... and it could be about to get even hotter
Andrew investigated over potential sex crimes | Single-sex spaces guidance | Bank Holiday heatwave
Thames Valley Police are investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over potential sex crimes, it's understood.Officers are assessing allegations that Jeffrey Epstein sent a non-British woman to the UK in 2010 for a sexual encounter with Andrew, but have yet to interview her.Meanwhile the equalities watchdog has said in new guidance that single sex spaces - such as changing rooms and toilets - must
What will be in cost of living package? | Russian jets intercept RAF plane | Villa win Europa League
Rachel Reeves will outline measures aimed at cushioning the blow from an expected rise in inflation later this year.The chancellor is expected to say there will be no universal support for energy bills - but tariffs on some food imports will be cut.Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defence has said two Russian warplanes "repeatedly and dangerously" intercepted an unarmed RAF reconnaissance plane over the
Supermarket ‘price freeze’ | UK softens Russia sanctions | Arsenal win the league
The government has reportedly been encouraging supermarkets to put price caps on essential products such as eggs, bread and milk.Meanwhile, the UK has softened sanctions on Moscow - allowing diesel and jet fuel from Russian crude oil to enter the UK if it is refined in other countries.Surrey Police have confirmed it is investigating two separate allegations of child sexual abuse following the rele
Burnham the ‘clear favourite’ | Is the UK at risk of Ebola? | MAFS UK allegations
Andy Burnham isn't even an MP but appears to already be pitching himself as the next prime minister - and if a latest opinion poll is anything to go by his confidence is justified.Meanwhile, Donald Trump says he has instructed his administration to call off strikes on Iran that were scheduled for today.However, he warned he could unleash a "full, large scale assault" on the country at a "moment's
Streeting targets Burnham? | Action against parents for children’s crimes | First Englishman to win US PGA since 1919
Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting who resigned from the government on Thursday has announced he would like to see the UK rejoin the EU one day, as he announced he would stand in any Labour leadership contest.Supporters of Andy Burnham are reportedly furious with Mr Streeting, as they believe it is a deliberate attempt to raise the salience of Brexit in the leave-voting constituency of Makerfie
Burnham to stand as MP? | Farage donation scrutiny| First Football World Cup halftime show
The mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, says he will try to become an MP in the Makerfield by-election, which could also pave the way for him to enter Downing Street. There’s confusion over Donald Trump’s plans in Iran and doubt over the stability of the current ceasefire, after the president said his military campaign against the country is "to be continued". Leader of Reform UK, Nigel Far
Streeting to quit? | Trump and Xi talks| Southampton football spygate
Allies of Health Secretary Wes Streeting have told Sky News he is preparing to quit and mount a leadership challenge against the prime minister.Sir Keir Starmer is understood to have told ministers there will be "chaos" if the Labour Party is plunged into such a contest as he faces the seemingly imminent bid for his job from Streeting.US President Donald Trump has landed in China for a two day vis
Starmer to meet Streeting | Trump heads to China | Israel reaches Eurovision final
It might be a new day for the prime minister but his leadership crisis certainly hasn’t gone away as he prepares to meet his health secretary Wes Streeting this morning.Their meeting will take place before the King’s Speech in the House of Lords - a day of pomp and pageantry where the monarch will lay out the government’s agenda for the coming year.Meanwhile, the UK has said it will send drones, f
Starmer to quit? | Polanski tax apology | Wordle to hit TV screens
Sir Keir Starmer is said to be "weighing up his options" ahead of a crucial cabinet meeting this morning, after some of his top team told him to consider setting out a timeline for his resignation.Green Party leader Zack Polanski is also in hot water, although less than the PM of course, after admitting he may have failed to pay council tax while living on a houseboat in London.Donald Trump has sa
Starmer battles to keep job | BAFTA roundup | Four-day week to combat obesity?
Today could end up being a defining day for Sir Keir Starmer's premiership, as pressure grows on him to step down.Labour MP and foreign minister Catherine West is threatening to launch a leadership challenge unless a major speech by the PM hits the mark.Peace between the US and Iran appears unlikely after Donald Trump said proposals put forward by Tehran are "totally unacceptable".Twenty British n
Labour suffer horror night in local elections | US and Iran continue attacks | Villa and Palace European footy success
It has been a night of horror for Labour in the Local elections, while Reform UK have made significant gains.Sir Keir Starmer's party has been haemorrhaging seats as local authorities began declaring overnight, in a set of contests that could prove decisive for his premiership.The US Central Command has said it intercepted "unprovoked Iranian attacks" and responded through targeting launch sites i
Trump says war will be 'over quickly' | Hantavirus cases rise | Iran wants 'no insults' of IRGC at World Cup
Millions of voters in England, Wales and Scotland will head to the polls today.There are council elections in England, while devolved parliaments are up for grabs in Scotland and Wales, as well as six local mayoralties in London.Donald Trump has once again claimed the war with Iran is nearing an end – saying a peace agreement will be made and the conflict will be "over quickly".The president has b
'Project Freedom' paused | Google AI workers worried about military uses | End of morning airport pint?
It looks like Donald Trump has blinked first in the standoff between the US and Iran as he has announced he will be pausing "Project Freedom".He added in a post on Truth Social, his social media site, that the decision came at the request of Pakistan and other nations.Hate crimes will be fast-tracked when it comes to prosecutions in England and Wales in an effort to deal with the spike in antisemi
Project Freedom or Project Deadlock? | PM to discuss antisemitism | Which airport has longest delays in UK?
Iran has warned the US that no military solution can bring about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.Tehran claims to have struck an American warship in the crucial waterway, while Washington says it's destroyed seven of Iran's "fast boats".Sir Keir Starmer has warned that a rise in attacks against British Jews is "a crisis for all of us" and requires a "whole of society" response.The prime mini
Terror threat level raised | Trump’s Iran deadline looms | Renters’ Rights Act comes into force
The terrorism threat level in the UK has been raised from "substantial" to "severe" following the stabbing of two Jewish men in north London.That means a terror attack is considered to be highly likely in the next six months.Donald Trump faces a key deadline in his war with Iran under a law which limits the president sending the military into combat for an extended period without authorisation fro
Terror incident declared | Oil price hits 4 year high | Elon Musk and Sam Altman battle in court
Counterterrorism police have searched a property in southeast London after a 45-year-old man was arrested over the stabbing of two Jewish men. Police have declared the attack a terrorist incident.Oil has hit a record high price during the war between Iran and the US as negotiations stall.Plus, it’s revealed Nigel Farage received a £5m donation before he became an MP. His team say it "was a persona
King's speech to Congress | Starmer survives vote | New red card rules ahead of World Cup
King Charles has given speeches in Congress and the White House as his state visit to the US continues.The prime minister has survived a vote for him to face a parliamentary investigation into whether he misled MPs over Peter Mandelson.And the former FBI director James Comey faces an arrest warrant for a post on social media.Plus, players at the World Cup face a new rule that could see them immedi
Starmer under pressure | Social media ban for under-16s | Taylor Swift voice trademark
Starmer faces a crunch moment as his former chief of staff is grilled over the Mandelson appointment and MPs vote on whether to investigate the PM.We look at new data linking domestic abuse and suicide among teenagers, and why police are warning about “toxic” online influences.Plus, the UK moves closer to restricting social media for under-16s, and Taylor Swift takes on AI with a legal fight over
Trump suspect shooter’s note | Royal go-ahead for US state visit | Israel’s Netanyahu under election threat
King Charles heads to Washington for a high-stakes state visit just days after a shooting targeting US President Donald Trump, raising fresh questions about security.It comes as it emerges the suspected gunman at the White House press dinner sent a note to members of his family before the shooting, according to Sky News' US partner network, NBC News. In it, he apologised to his parents, as well as
Trump hits out at Prince Harry | Assisted dying bill falters | World Cup tickets on sale for millions of dollars
Donald Trump says the “clock is ticking for Iran” but insists he has "all the time in the world" to make a deal to end the war.The US President also hit out at Prince Harry after comments about the US administration during a surprise visit to Ukraine.And the assisted dying bill officially runs out of time today after being stalled in the House of Lords.Police have closed their investigation into r
Iran war ceasefire violation accusations | More civil service Mandelson questions | NHS maternity deaths
Iran tensions escalate as Tehran says the Strait of Hormuz cannot reopen, blaming US and Israeli “violations” of a fragile ceasefire.In Westminster, pressure mounts on Keir Starmer as senior civil service figures face questions over the Peter Mandelson vetting row.And the NHS announces sweeping changes to maternity care after a rise in deaths during and after pregnancy.Plus, a major shift at the t
Trump extends Iran ceasefire | Starmer faces calls to step down | Coventry win the Championship
Just hours before the ceasefire between the US and Iran was due to expire, Donald Trump said he would extend it until talks between the two countries have progressed.He also said the blockade of Iranian ports would continue until Tehran presents what he called a "unified proposal" to end the war.Sir Keir Starmer is facing a new headache after the former head of the foreign office, Sir Olly Robbins
Sir Olly Robbins to face committee | Mobile phones to be banned in schools in England? | Nike faces backlash from walkers
Sir Keir Starmer told MPs yesterday in the House of Commons that officials in the Foreign Office deliberately and repeatedly withheld the fact Lord Mandelson initially failed security vetting for the role of US ambassador.But his version of events could be challenged today by Sir Olly Robbins, the top civil servant at the Foreign Office who left his post last week, who will face the Foreign Affair
Iranian cargo ship seized | PM faces Commons over Mandelson | Bear costume fraud
Donald Trump has confirmed that the US seized an Iranian cargo ship which was trying to pass the naval blockade.This has been described by Iranian officials to have violated the terms of the ceasefire, who have decided to close the Strait of Hormuz once again.While in Lebanon, a number of soldiers have been killed over the last 24 hours despite a 10-day truce being in place between Israel and Leba
Further resignation over Mandelson | Music Fan Association
The top civil servant at the Foreign Office, Sir Olly Robbins, will leave his position over the decision to make Peter Mandelson ambassador to the US- but will this relieve the pressure on the PM?A 10 day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into effect last night, but Israel has been accused of continuing to carry out attacks.An immigration officer in the US has been charged with assault for
3 prisoners released incorrectly each week | Man sentenced for smuggling… ants
There are hopes that a ceasefire could be reached in southern Lebanon, where Israel has continued to carry out strikes. And there are positive signs for peace between Iran and the US too, as they are expected to meet once again in Pakistan next week for a new round of negotiations. The BBC will cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of its biggest downsize in 15 years. Sir Keir Starmer will meet leaders fro
Asylum hotel numbers cut | What are Brits’ ‘moral taste buds’?
US Vice President JD Vance has said the US will continue to negotiate with Iran, with President Trump on the lookout for a "bargain".Vance was in Islamabad last weekend for the negotiations with Iran, which lasted 21 hours, and despite not reaching a formal resolution, he claimed the US made a "ton of progress".Details of the King and Queen's state visit to the US have been released.The number of
Spanish PM wife charged | Brit Rock & Roll success
Washington and Tehran continue to exchange threats as a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, led by the US, comes into effect.US Central Command has confirmed any ships entering or leaving Iranian ports will now be subject to this blockade.Donald Trump has landed himself in hot water following a post on Truth Social in which he shared an AI-generated image, seeming to depict himself as Jesus Christ.T
Significant Hungarian election | New school dinner menu
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been ousted from power after 16 years in charge.Leader of the centre-right party Peter Magyar held a victory rally late last night as his party is expected to win around two-thirds of the 199 seats in the Hungarian parliament.A blockade on the Strait of Hormuz led by the US Navy is set to begin at 3pm UK time after peace talks between the US and Iran broke
Trump tells Netanyahu to ‘low-key it’, Melania on Epstein and goodbye passport stamps
Iran has halted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while Donald Trump has urged the prime minister of Israel to be more “low key” ahead of peace talks in Pakistan.A group of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein say Melania Trump is “shifting the burden onto them” after her surprise address where she attempted to distance herself from the late paedophileIt’s adieu to passport stamps from Europe - new change
Fragile ceasefire, NATO friction and identity of The Housemaid author revealed
The ceasefire in the Middle East looks fragile - as Israel undertakes its biggest bombing campaign yet against Lebanon, prompting Iran to claim the agreement's already been broken.There has been another clash between US President Donald Trump and NATO secretary general Mark Rutte.A woman has been jailed in the US over her part in the death of Friends actor Matthew Perry.And there's an amazing reve
Iran ceasefire: Victory or humiliation for the US?
US President Donald Trump says he's agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran - which includes a temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.Iranians fill the streets to celebrate, and there's a collective sigh of relief from the Gulf. But is it victory or humiliation for the US?Also today, Kanye West still wants to reach out to the British Jewish community, after he was blocked from headlining the
Artemis II makes history - and could Kanye West be banned from entering the UK?
The Artemis II crew have completed their record-setting moon flyby - and they have received a special call from US President Donald Trump.But back here on earth, the president’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is due to expire shortly.The boss of Wireless festival has defended the decision to book Kanye West as the headline act, despite growing calls for him to be dropped.And some
Moon launch success | Trump’s nation address
Nasa’s Artemis II mission took off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida last night, the first trip around the moon in over 50 years.The crew are in "safe, secure and in great spirits", a Nasa official confirmed in a post-launch press conference.President Donald Trump addressed the United States in a primetime televised speech from the White House, lasting roughly 20 minutes.He declared that th
Journalist kidnapped | Spurs manager backlash
President Donald Trump has said the US will leave Iran in "two or three weeks" regardless of whether a deal is done with Tehran.Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, he suggested the US will take no responsibility for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, saying: "That's not for us – that'll be for France, for whoever's using the strait."An American journalist has been kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraq's i
