Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost

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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.

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Dec 4, 2025 · 9 min
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 last year. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has launched a review into the diagnosis of mental health conditions in England, after suggesting some are overdiagnosed. Images from Jeffrey Epstein's private Caribbean island have been released by US politicians. And Sophy and Wilf share their Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay results. Listen to Cheat Sheet for all your news - in 10 minutes.
Dec 3, 2025 · 10 min
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 away from using dynamic pricing for some of its 2026 World Cup tickets. Plus, a survey has revealed the best Christmas film of all time. But not everyone agrees. Sophy and Wilf have the day's news, in just 10 minutes.
Dec 2, 2025 · 10 min
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 least one in three people think Rachel Reeves made things look worse than they were ahead of the budget - as Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accuses the chancellor of using the chair of the budget watchdog as a "human shield". And half of women will miss their Christmas party because of fears of walking alone on the streets, according to a new study. Sophy and Wilf have the day's news, in just 10 minutes.
Dec 1, 2025 · 10 min
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 special forces appeared to commit war crimes in Afghanistan, an inquiry has heard. Can the Government end HIV transmission by 2030 after pledging a £170 million action plan? And Pillion wins big at the British Independent Film awards. Sophy and Wilf get you up to speed on all the day's news, in just 10 minutes.
Nov 28, 2025 · 9 min
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 Wednesday has died. It’s sparked a fiery debate over immigration in the US. And an incredible story about one of the rarest operations you can have. Anna Jones and Kamali Melbourne have the day's news, in just 10 minutes.
Nov 27, 2025 · 10 min
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 Trump has responded to the shooting of two national guard members who were targeted near the White House. There's been a fatal fire in Hong Kong with 300 people still missing. And the Prince of Wales has told John Cleese his children have just discovered his hit 1970s sitcom Fawlty Towers and "love it". Sophy and Wilf get you up to speed on all the day's news, in just 10 minutes.
Nov 26, 2025 · 11 min
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 manslaughter trials will be heard before juries under a radical plan to clear a backlog of nearly 80,000 court cases. The Ministry of Justice says "no final decision" has been taken. And has the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer killed off the 6-7 trend? Sophy and Wilf have everything you need to know, minus the doomscrolling, in just 10 minutes.
Nov 25, 2025 · 10 min
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 allies to push for a better peace plan for Ukraine. Ofcom's brought in new guidance to protect women and girls online - but will it make those in the public eye feel any safer? And Max Whitlock - Britain's most successful gymnast ever - has come out of retirement. Sophy and Wilf have everything you need to know, minus the doomscrolling, in just 10 minutes.
Nov 24, 2025 · 10 min
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 reveals he's been treated for prostate cancer. And - a big London derby game ends in tears for Tottenham, as Eberechi Eze scores a hat-trick in a 4-1 win for Arsenal. Sophy and Wilf have everything you need to know, minus the doomscrolling, in just 10 minutes.
Nov 21, 2025 · 10 min
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 will rise by 0.2% in January, 35% higher than they were before the war in Ukraine. And, The Ashes are off to a worrying start for England, but there's still hope yet. Anna Jones and Kamali Melbourne have the days news, in just 10 minutes.
Nov 20, 2025 · 9 min
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 on X has suggested the US and Russia may be forming a secret plan to end the war in Ukraine. And authors say they fear AI replacing them entirely. Plus - why are MPs reading dad jokes in the Commons? Sophy and Wilf have everything you need to know, minus the doomscrolling, in just 10 minutes.
Nov 19, 2025 · 10 min
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 release of files relating to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. And we explain why President Trump's hosting of the Saudi Arabian crown prince is controversial. Plus, could the UK defend itself in an attack? A new report suggests not. Sophy and Wilf have everything you need to know, minus the doomscrolling, in just 10 minutes.
Nov 18, 2025 · 10 min
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 Gaza. And the government is set to ban ticket touts reselling tickets way above face value. Sophy and Wilf talk about how that's happened following a Competition and Markets Authority report which said Ticketmaster "may have misled Oasis fans" with unclear pricing. Although not about reselling, it did lead to promises to make sales more transparent. Everything you need to know, minus the doomscrolling, in just 10 minutes.
Nov 17, 2025 · 10 min
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 Republicans to vote for their release. And house prices have fallen below their expected level. Sophy and Wilf explain the reforms, give their take on Trump and discuss why house prices are one to watch in today's episode of cheat sheet - all you need to know, in under 10 minutes.
Nov 14, 2025 · 10 min
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 responds to Donald Trump's threat of a $1bn lawsuit as the US president's deadline looms. Plans are laid out for renters and landlords under huge reforms. And an intruder gets onto the Wicked 'yellow carpet' premiere in Singapore. He's been charged with being a public nuisance by a Singapore court. Anna and Kamali get you up to speed on all the day's news, in just 10 minutes.
Nov 13, 2025 · 10 min
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 any involvement or knowledge about Epstein's sex trafficking operation. Meanwhile, research shows children are using e-cigarettes more than adults and are even skipping school to vape. And toy sales are up as 'kidults' buy Minecraft and Lego. Sophy and Wilf get you up to speed on all the day's news, in just 10 minutes.
Nov 12, 2025 · 10 min
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 governor Gavin Newsom hits out at Donald Trump as he attends COP30 in Brazil. And Ronaldo’s announced next year’s World Cup is his last. Sophy and Wilf get you up to speed on all the day's news, in just 10 minutes.
Nov 11, 2025 · 9 min
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 but some of the world's biggest polluters are missing. And find out how long it took one learner driver to pass their theory test. Sophy and Wilf get you up to speed on all the day's news in just 10 minutes.
Nov 10, 2025 · 10 min
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 military experts and equipment to Belgium after a spate of drone sightings near airports. Plus: how Ofsted is changing the way it rates schools. Sophy and Wilf get you up to speed on all the day's news, in just 10 minutes.
Nov 7, 2025 · 11 min
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. There have been 11 arrests after the controversial Europa League final between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv. And Mary Earps reflects on her shock retirement from the Lionesses in her new book. Anna Jones and Kamali Melbourne run through Friday's news in 10 minutes - getting you up to speed on what you need to know, minus the doom scrolling.