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Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost

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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
Russia
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United Kingdom
United States
Elon Musk
China
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BBC
Israel
UK Government
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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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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 P... more

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 str... more

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, ... more

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 pr... more

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Darren Jones
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Episode: Darren Jones not to run for PM | Largest ever maternity review | Rare red weather warning
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Carl Turner
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Episode: US to ease sanctions on Russian oil, Scott Bessent interview and a stowaway fox
Charlotte Nichols
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Episode: Iranian protesters threatened and Labour MP speaks out on rape

Hosts

Kamali Melbourne
Co-host on Cheat Sheet; Host of Cheat Sheet
Sophie Ridge
Host of Cheat Sheet and related Sky News programs
Wilfred Frost
Co-host on Cheat Sheet / host on related Sky News programs
Sophy Ridge
Host of Cheat Sheet / related Sky News programs

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 343 ratings
  • Football

    If only they’d stop talking about football …….. every day. Were not all football fans.

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    3
    Splint-d
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Can do Better

    Partisan commentary and swallowed words detract from what could be a great show.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    JesleyLane
    South Africa4 months ago
  • Basically propaganda

    Nothing quality here, only what they want you to think.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    zackyoung
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Scotland is a home nation too

    I usually enjoy Cheat Sheet, but the latest episode was a bit disappointing. They said that we’d find out who was in England’s group for the World Cup, yet somehow didn’t include Scotland at all. It felt like an odd omission and left the update feeling incomplete. Hopefully future episodes give a fuller picture of the home nations.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    amysheep7
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Perfect!

    Amazing bite sized podcast for the commute which summarises the latest news - thank you! 🙏🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thegarycox
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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Listeners praise brevity and clarity for busy mornings.
Some episodes feel lightweight with clashing topics.
A few critics want deeper dives on certain issues.
Overall, presenters keep it sharp and the pace works for a commute.

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#101
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#87
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Darren Jones not to run for PM | Largest ever maternity review | Rare red weather warning
Q: What date is being considered for the leadership handover, and is there a risk of an uncontested race?
The discussion suggests an uncontested leadership race is likely, with Darren Jones not standing and a rapid transition anticipated as the process consolidates around a new Prime Minister.
What will be in cost of living package? | Russian jets intercept RAF plane | Villa win Europa League
Q: Does Andy Burnham have to resign his position as mayor of Greater Manchester in order to stand as a Labour candidate, or can he continue in both roles until the by-election results are announced?
He can continue as mayor if he remains a candidate; if he loses, he would go back to his mayoral role. The arrangement allows him to hold both offices during the by-election period.
Cheat Sheet News Quiz 2025
Q: Why did the then Foreign Secretary David Lammy receive a formal warning after he hosted US Vice President JD Vance at his official country retreat in Chevening Kent in August?
The answer? They were photographed fishing without a license.
Cheat Sheet News Quiz 2025
Q: Who described Donald Trump as the daddy during a NATO summit in June?
That was Mark Rutter.
Cheat Sheet News Quiz 2025
Q: What organisation mistakenly leaked the budget minutes before the Chancellor was due to deliver her statement in November?
The answer was of course, the Office for Budget Responsibility.

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