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Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost
Your ten-minute cheat sheet to the day’s news. From politics, global conflicts to pop culture, sport and everything in between. Sky News’s Sophy Ridge and Wilf Frost cut through the noise to get you clued up — fast.
Episodes
Cheat Sheet with Ridge & FrostCrisis for the Prime Minister | Winter Olympics begin
Sir Keir Starmer faces increasing pressure over his decision to make Peter Mandelson the UK ambassador to the United States, with former deputy leader of the…
Cheat Sheet with Ridge & FrostPressure on PM | Washington Post cuts
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is dealing with anger from his own MPs and renewed speculation over his future after being forced to publish documents about…
Cheat Sheet with Ridge & FrostCriminal investigation into Mandelson | Cancer survival rate to increase
A criminal investigation has been launched into allegations of misconduct in public office offences by Peter Mandelson. This comes as the Tories want documents…
Cheat Sheet with Ridge & FrostPolice review Mandelson misconduct | Merger for Musk
The Prime Minister is set to chair a cabinet meeting today as police investigate allegations that his former US Ambassador, Lord Mandelson, leaked sensitive…
Cheat Sheet with Ridge & FrostLord Mandelson resigns from the Labour Party | British success at the Grammys
Lord Mandelson has quit the Labour Party to avoid causing it - he says - “further embarrassment", after the latest release of Epstein files on Friday. Erfan…
Cheat Sheet with Ridge & FrostTrade concessions with China | Millions in train compensation
The Prime Minister continues his trip to China and despite securing some concessions, words from US President Donald Trump threaten to overshadow the tour. Tom…
Cheat Sheet with Ridge & FrostCan Starmer get Xi on side? | Musk's brain chip trial
Sir Keir Starmer says he wants a more sophisticated relationship with China. However, the Chinese leader Xi Jinping has acknowledged that there have been…
Cheat Sheet with Ridge & FrostCan free AI training save your job? | Starmer in China
How does Sir Keir Starmer play his trip to China? He's the first British prime minister to make a visit for eight years - and he's got a challenge on his…
Cheat Sheet with Ridge & FrostBacklash over Burnham, can Braverman “unite the right” & Bafta nominations
Around 50 Labour MPs have signed a letter objecting to Andy Burnham being blocked from standing in a forthcoming by-election - putting more pressure on Prime…
Cheat Sheet with Ridge & FrostAndy Burnham blocked, more Minneapolis protests, and a British FBI?
Andy Burnham is blocked from standing as an MP - is this a sign of strength or weakness for Sir Keir Starmer? There have been more protests this weekend in…
Cheat Sheet with Ridge & FrostUkraine peace talks, Trump offends NATO troops and TikTok's US deal
The first ever trilateral talks between Ukrainian, Russian and US officials will take place today. Donald Trump has been criticised for saying NATO troops…
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Can Europe trust Trump on Greenland? The rise in ADHD meds and a new judge on Bake Off
Europe breathes a sign of relief as Donald Trump climbs down from threats of tariffs countries that opposed his plans to take Greenland. The House of Lords…
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Trump faces 'lion's den' in Davos, Prince Harry in court & will Musk buy Ryanair?
Donald Trump will address world leaders in Switzerland today where he says he's "working something out" with Nato on his plans to seize Greenland. Before…
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Trump 'has to have' Greenland, Davos and the Beckham feud
The government is to consult on bringing in a social-media ban for under 16s. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has publicly called for calm over the threat of a…
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Will Starmer stand up to Trump on Greenland?
Donald Trump's threatening European allies with tariffs if they try to stop his plan to take over Greenland Will there be a real-life Love Actually moment…
Cheat Sheet with Ridge & FrostUK families sue TikTok and Robert Jenrick joins reform
Donald Trump's in possession of a Nobel Peace Prize - one given to him by Venezuela's opposition leader Marina Corina Machado. An earthquake in British…
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A second Minneapolis ICE shooting and will there be US military action in Iran?
A second shooting involving an ICE agent in Minneapolis sparks another wave of protests in America. Has President Donald Trump climbed down from his threat of…
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'Help's on its way' to Iran, ID cards U-turn and China's mega-embassy
Demonstrators' brave the streets for another deadly night in Iran. President Trump says he will take action if the regime continues to execute protesters. The…
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BBC fights back, Grok ban and is the UK heading for net zero migration?
The BBC's asked a US court to throw out the President's $10bn lawsuit over how a Panorama programme was edited. X could be fined more than £18m, after Ofcom…
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Brave protesters in Iran, murder rate falls in London and the Golden Globes
Donald Trump threatens military action in Iran, in response to a violent crackdown on demonstrators. London’s murder rate has recorded its lowest number in…
Cheat Sheet with Ridge & FrostStorm Goretti, Iran protests and pub tax u-turn
High winds and heavy snowfall are causing chaos across the UK. Two people have been shot by federal agents in Portland, a day after a woman was killed in…
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Minneapolis shooting, oil tanker seizure and weight loss jab revelation
Tensions are running high across the US after a woman was fatally shot in her car by an immigration officer. Plus, British forces join a US operation to seize…
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Power Plays: From Greenland to Ukraine
Britain and France promise to put troops on the ground if a ceasefire is reached in Ukraine. Is it a significant moment towards peace? The White House says it…
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Maduro in court, Ukraine peace talks and Amorim sacked
Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia have appeared in a US court where they denied weapons and drugs charges. Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer's being criticised for…
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Venezuela explained and new year, same Starmer?
What happens in Venezuela now that Donald Trump's US forces have captured Nicolas Maduro? How has the international community responded and will Trump target…
Cheat Sheet with Ridge & FrostCheat Sheet News Quiz 2025
This Christmas, Cheat Sheet isn't giving answers - it's asking questions. Sophy Ridge and Wilf Frost look back on the biggest moments of 2025 with an…
Cheat Sheet with Ridge & FrostEU to fund Ukraine war effort | Epstein deadline | Stray comet or aliens?
EU leaders agree to give Ukraine 90 billion euros - but not from frozen Russian assets. It's deadline day for the US justice department to release all the…
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Schools to tackle misogyny, Will EU leaders unfreeze Russian assets?
Teachers in England will get specialist training to spot misogyny in young boys, as the Government sets out it's plan to tackle violence against women and…
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Doctors strike, more caesareans & UK's sunniest year on record
Resident doctors in England are walking out for 5 days in the middle of flu season as their union says there's been no credible offer to end a "job crisis" and…
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Bondi latest, Trump sues BBC, dentists to get paid more
Police in Australia are investigating a trip taken by the two Bondi beach attackers to the Philippines last month. Trump has filed a lawsuit of 10 billion…
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Australia considering tougher gun laws after Bondi beach attack
Sophy and Wilf have the latest updates after a deadly antisemitic terror attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, as Australia's prime minister promises to look into…
Cheat Sheet with Ridge & FrostUkraine's plan for peace, super flu wave hits & World Cup greed
President Zelenskyy has handed a peace plan to Donald Trump. Will talks happen this weekend? Meanwhile, NATO’s secretary general Mark Rutte warns EU member…
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US-Venezuela tension, peerages & most generous city
Sophy and Wilf have all the day's news, in just 10 minutes.
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Social media ban, ‘decaying’ Europe & flying taxis
A new law in Australia bans under-16s from using social platforms. Could the UK follow suit? Donald Trump’s called European allies “decaying” and “weak.” The…
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Maternity care crisis, Paramount v Netflix & Salah’s Liverpool rift
A damning report exposes England’s maternity care crisis; mothers ignored, dirty wards, and staff facing death threats. Ukraine’s president shares a revised…
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Reform expense claims, is Trump tapping out of Ukraine?
Reform UK denies Nigel Farage broke electoral law after claims he falsified expenses. Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is heading to Downing Street as…
Cheat Sheet with Ridge & FrostFarage VS BBC, Eurovision crisis, World Cup draw
The Government announces its plan to lift millions of children out of poverty. Several countries are boycotting Eurovision. Farage accuses BBC of hypocrisy…
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NHS warns of breaking point, images of Epstein's island, Spotify Wrapped
Health bosses in England are urging people to only use A&E services if absolutely necessary after 200,000 patients used the service when they didn't need to…
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Putin rejects peace plan, FIFA to limit dynamic ticket pricing, best Christmas film debate settled
Putin has accused European leaders of hindering efforts to end the war in Ukraine… and said Russia is ready to fight if Europe wants a war. FIFA has backed…
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Justice system reforms, OBR boss quits, women skip Christmas parties over safety fears
Major reforms to the UK's criminal justice system are on the way, which could include a reduction to the number of jury trials. A YouGov poll has found at…
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Starmer to defend Reeves, ending HIV stigma, Pillion takes best film
Sir Keir Starmer will jump to the defence of his chancellor, Rachel Reeves, in a speech later today after she was accused of lying about the economy. British…
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Another manifesto breach? And the politicisation of US National Guard shooting
A climbdown from the government over workers' rights. Is it another manifesto breach? A member of the National Guard who was shot near the White House on…
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A ‘survival’ budget, Washington DC shooting and Royal Fawlty Towers fans
A £26bn tax rise, pension changes and an accidental OBR publication. There's a lot to unpack from the Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget. US President Donald…
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Budget Day, scrapping jury trials and the 6-7 trend
Tax rises are expected in the chancellor’s budget. But will Rachel Reeves break any manifesto promises? A leaked memo suggests only murder, rape and…
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Reeves rallies MPs, online abuse crackdown, Max Whitlock returns
The chancellor's called for unity among Labour MPs - 24 hours before she reveals her budget. Meanwhile, the prime minister's hosting a call between European…
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Budget looms, Ukraine peace talks, Eze hat-trick
Two days out from Wednesday's big budget, Sophy and Wilf talk through what they're looking out for. Ukraine peace talks in Geneva continue today. David Cameron…
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Trump's plan for peace in Ukraine, energy bills cap, The Ashes
Zelenskyy says he's ready to work on a peace plan put together by just America and Russia. UK drugs could be funding Russia's war effort. Plus, energy bills…
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Russian spy ship, secret Ukraine peace deal, AI nightmare for novelists
Defence Secretary John Healey sent a direct warning to Russia after a ship was spotted off the north coast of Scotland. US special envoy Steve Witkoff's post…
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Scottish football victory, the president and the prince, UK defence warning
Scotland have secured their place in the football World Cup for the first time in 28 years. In the US, politicians have voted to approve a bill forcing the…
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Mahmood defends asylum reforms, UN backs Trump's Gaza plan, ticket touting banned
Home secretary Shabana Mahmood is defending asylum reforms some Labour MPs are calling "cruel and inhumane". Also, the UN has passed Trump's peace plan for…
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Asylum reform, Trump Epstein u-turn, house prices fall
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is announcing some of the biggest reforms to the asylum system since WWII. Trump has U-turned on the Epstein files, calling for…
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Reeves income tax u-turn, renting reforms and Ariana Grande ambushed
Reports say income tax won't increase in Rachel Reeves's budget - but where will the chancellor find the money for government spending shortfalls? The BBC…
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The president and the paedophile, children vaping and toy sales boom
New emails and documents provide an insight into the relationship between Donald Trump and the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. He has repeatedly denied…
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Starmer paranoia, an obligation to sue and Ronaldo's last World Cup
Sir Keir Starmer’s allies insist he’s ready to fight off challenges to his Labour leadership. The US president explains why he’s suing the BBC. California…
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Trump threatens BBC, climate talks under way and theory tests
US President Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for $1bn over an edit of one of his speeches. The UN climate change conference gets under way in Brazil…
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Trump's fury at the BBC, drones in Belgium and big Ofsted changes
The boss of the BBC has stepped down over an impartiality row - with a Panorama documentary about the Capitol riots infuriating the president. The UK's sending…
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Safety risks over prisoner release, Birmingham protests and Mary Queen of stops
A serving prison governor has told Sky News that public safety is “at risk” due to an increase in offenders being transferred to prisons with low security…
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Wrongly freed prisoners, Elon Musk & words of the year
Two prisoners have been wrongly freed from HMP Wandsworth, one of them was not reported to police for six days. A Telsa shareholder vote could make Elon Musk a…
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Trump's 'worst nightmare', school lessons in AI and Gareth Southgate
Democrat Zohran Mamdani, who described himself as "Trump's worst nightmare" will be New York's next mayor. National curriculum reforms will focus on AI. And…
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Tax rise rumours, porn laws and Beckham knighthood
Rachel Reeves sparks rumours of new tax rises. New porn laws will ban strangling to protect women and girls. And, be knighted…Sir David Beckham and Mel Stride!…