Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost

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.

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July 29, 2026 9 mins

Andy Burnham has invited the leaders of the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats to join him for talks on reforming social care in England.

Also today, FIFA faces backlash over plans to sell commercial rights to its tournaments, including the World Cup, to private investors.

Plus, local cricket has gone viral after a video catches a player 'cheating'.

Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

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There are plenty of updates from the new government, as Andy Burnham says technical training will be valued as much as academia for youngsters, and rules out abolishing stamp duty.

Also today, latest on the wildfires in Spain and France, and Green Party leader Zack Polanski is referred to police.

And finally, Tottenham makes history as the first Premier League club to charge £90 for a replica home shirt.

Sophy and Wilf have the day's ...

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Over 300,000 people have been evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires spread.

Also today, could Andy Burnham be looking to call an early election later this year? He hosts Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy today.

President Trump pauses strikes against Iran to "give talks some space".

And finally, The Odyssey leads to more people wanting to study Greek.

Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

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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.

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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.

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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, admitting that it’s cost more ...

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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 is charged with the murder of Ann ...

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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 Office, already bringing in almost ...

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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 to defeat h...

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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 of Iranian ports has restarted...

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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 “firewave” as the...

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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.

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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 day's news in just 10 minutes.

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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 finally, Lion...

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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 Turkey today for ...

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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, the week...

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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, pubs in England and Wales will be...

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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.

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