Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost
Sky News
SummaryEver feel like the news cycle is moving faster than you can keep up? Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost is designed to help you reclaim your time without sacrificing your awareness. Join Sky News stalwarts Sophy Ridge and Wilf Frost as they distill the day’s most essential headlines into a sharp, ten-minute briefing that gets you clued up and ready for the day ahead. Whether it is navigating the complexities of escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, analyzing the latest maneuvers in British parliamentary politics, or breaking down high-stakes developments in global sports like the World Cup and Wimbledon, the hosts provide a steady hand through the chaos. They excel at jumping between deep-dive domestic policy—from NHS reform and defense investment to the evolving political landscape—and the cultural shifts that capture the public imagination. This is not just a summary of what happened; it is an analytical look at the "why" behind the headlines. With a perfect balance of intellectual rigor and conversational accessibility, Ridge and Frost cut through the noise, challenging the status quo and offering clarity on everything from international security crises to the latest developments in the arts and entertainment. If you want to stay informed on the issues that define our world without getting bogged down in endless scrolling, this is the daily companion you need.
Updated Jul 8, 2026
Episodes
Strikes in Strait of Hormuz | Farage triggers by-election
Tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran strikes, and Nigel Farage triggers a surprise Clacton by-election.
Strikes in Strait of Hormuz | Farage calls by-election
Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and Nigel Farage’s strategic gamble to force a by-election in Clacton.
Farage financial scrutiny | Fery Wimbledon success
Nigel Farage faces mounting pressure over undeclared finances as Arthur Fery storms into the Wimbledon quarter-finals.
England through to World Cup quarter finals - what happened?
England reach the World Cup quarter-finals after a magnificent three-two victory over Mexico.
Burnham makes manifesto pledge | Pubs to stay open for World Cup
Andy Burnham pledges to stick to Labour manifesto promises as pubs secure a 5am closing time for the World Cup.
England World Cup win | NHS under pressure with UK-US trade deal
England secures a nervy World Cup win while a UK-US trade deal threatens the NHS with billions in lost funding.
£4.7 billion black hole in defence | Trump’s crypto billions | Serena Williams out of Wimbledon
The UK faces a 4.7 billion pound defense funding gap while Trump rakes in crypto millions and Serena exits Wimbledon.
Defence Investment Plan wait is over | Maternity commissioner | World Cup penalty shootouts
Defense spending plans land under fire, a new maternity commissioner is appointed, and World Cup shocks unfold.
What might the UK look like under Andy Burnham? | Defence investment plans | Ben Stokes' shock retirement
Andy Burnham’s vision for the UK, new shifts in naval defence investment, and Ben Stokes' shock retirement.
Tens of thousands missing in Venezuela | King publishes tax returns | 5,000 prisoners to be released early
Venezuela reels from deadly earthquakes, King Charles reveals his tax returns, and 5,000 prisoners face early release.
Venezuela earthquakes | June heat record broken | Wimbledon tennis strike
Venezuela faces a state of emergency after powerful earthquakes as record-breaking heat grips the UK and Europe.
Darren Jones not to run for PM | Largest ever maternity review | Rare red weather warning
Darren Jones rules out a leadership bid as the NHS maternity review lands and a rare red weather warning hits.
Coronation for Burnham? | Drug to delay diabetes | Hottest June day on record?
Andy Burnham's potential coronation, a breakthrough diabetes drug, and record-breaking June heatwaves.
Is Keir Starmer about to resign? What you need to know...
Keir Starmer faces a potential resignation as pressure mounts for a leadership handover to Andy Burnham.
Burnham wins in Makerfield | US ends naval blockade | Scotland to face Morocco
Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, US ends Hormuz blockade, and Scotland prepares to face Morocco.
England thump Croatia | Trump signs Iran deal | Cervical cancer breakthrough
England crushes Croatia, Trump signs a new Iran peace deal, and a breakthrough study nears a cervical cancer cure.
Streeting predicts leadership race next week | England’s World Cup to kick off | Clarkson’s cancer diagnosis
Wes Streeting signals a looming leadership challenge as England prepares for the World Cup and Jeremy Clarkson reveals.
Social media giants hit back | Trump to discuss Ukraine with G7 | Cape Verde's World Cup heroics
Social media giants push back on teen bans, Trump heads to the G7, and Cape Verde stuns Spain in World Cup action.
Introducing... Stuff Matters with Ed Conway
Discover how the invention of the blue LED triggered a global revolution that reshaped humanitys relationship to light.
Iran and US to sign peace deal | Social media ban for UK teens | UFC at the White House
US-Iran peace deal reached, UK teens face major social media ban, and UFC arrives at the White House.
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