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Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost

Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost

Sky News 141 Episodes Jul 3, 2026

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.

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Burnham makes manifesto pledge | Pubs to stay open for World Cup Jul 3, 2026 10:27 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 Jul 2, 2026 11:50 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 Jul 1, 2026 10:22 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 Jun 30, 2026 11:24 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 Jun 29, 2026 10:58 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 Jun 26, 2026 12:29 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 Jun 25, 2026 12:20 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 Jun 24, 2026 10:37 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? Jun 23, 2026 10:36 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... Jun 22, 2026 10:59 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 Jun 20, 2026 15:22 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 Jun 19, 2026 11:04 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

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