Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost

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. Anna and...

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...

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...

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 i...

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...

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 fina...

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.

Funding for the armed forces is set to rise by £15 billion over the next four years- but the Treasury has confirmed that only £10.3 billion of that has been costed for. Also today… Trump has made more than $1bn last year from business dealings in cryptocurrency, the energy price cap rises, and a Jamaican delegation will travel to the UK seeking slavery reparations from Britain. And finally, tennis...

The delayed defence investment plan is due to be published later after wranglings over spending. A national maternity commissioner's to be appointed in England, to reduce harm to families from repeated failures in NHS care. The Home Secretary’s announced a new ‘student loan’ style system for asylum seekers to pay towards the cost of accommodation. And it’s all to play for at the World Cup - German...

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

At least 235 have been killed by two earthquakes which hit Venezuela within a minute of each other. Tens of thousands have been reported missing- meaning the death toll could be a lot higher. Also today, in an effort to increase transparency, the King has become the first monarch to release his tax returns. And the red heat warning has been extended in some parts of England to 9PM. The Ministry of...

A state of emergency has been declared in Venezuela after two earthquakes have hit the capital city, Caracas. Authorities are yet to provide a figure for the number of deaths or injuries caused by the quakes- but it is reported that there will be “high casualties and extensive damage”. Also today… the June heat record is broken in the UK, Andy Burnham plans to move some of Number 10 operations to...

Darren Jones has told Sky News he will not run to be prime minister, easing Andy Burnham’s path to Number 10. This follows Burnham meeting with Starmer, where details over the defence investment plan may have been on the agenda. Also today… the largest maternity review in the history of the NHS will be published today Hundreds of schools are set to close and train lines are encouraging people to n...

Will it be a coronation or a contest for Andy Burnham? The former Manchester mayor could be PM within three weeks if he goes unopposed. The former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, has been found guilty of multiple sexual offences including rape. The first drug that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes is being made available on the NHS in England and Wales. Also to...

Sir Keir Starmer could be about to resign as the UK's prime minister. After a weekend of speculation following Andy Burnham's Makerfield by-election victory, reports suggest there is no way back for Starmer. But is it a done deal? Sophy Ridge and Wilfred Frost have all you need for the big day ahead in Westminster - they explain the exact situation we're in, the possibilities for Starmer and what...

LEDs were supposed to be one of the great environmental success stories: a revolutionary technology that uses a fraction of the energy of traditional light bulbs. But have they really saved the world? In our new podcast Stuff Matters, economics and data editor Ed Conway takes an object, cracks it open and reveals the world shaping forces hidden inside. Each episode follows a trail of ideas that st...

Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election - paving the way for him to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for leadership of the Labour Party The US has ended its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran has said it will start charging a fee for use of the vital waterway. A three-year-old boy is in a critical condition after ending up in a crocodile enclosure at a zoo in Cambridgeshire. A 30...

England won their first World Cup game in style with a thrilling attacking display at the Dallas Stadium in Texas. Donald Trump has signed a deal with Iran to end the war - so what’s in the document and who has come out best? Meanwhile, research has found women given the HPV vaccine as teenagers have a “close to zero” chance of dying of cervical cancer before 30. Leah Boleto and Wilfred Frost have...

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

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

Pakistan's prime minister has announced that a deal has been agreed between the US and Iran. Sir Keir Starmer is expected to ban under-16s from major social media platforms including TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram when he speaks at a press conference this morning. The assisted dying bill will be brought back to parliament in the coming days. And finally, a football World Cup roundup as well as the...

Yesterday was a difficult day for the Prime Minister as some of his strongest allies in the cabinet left the government. Defence Secretary John Healey was the first to announce his resignation, citing disagreements over the funds set aside for the long-delayed defence investment plan. A few hours later, Al Carns, the armed forced minister, stood down too. President Donald Trump has said he called...

Police and protestors have clashed in Belfast for the second night in a row, as the family of the knife attack victim have said that they have been left feeling “pretty disgusted” by the disorder. The US carried out a fresh round of strikes against Iran last night, which has once again been described as ‘self-defensive’ action. President Trump had said earlier in the evening that the strikes would...

There was a night of disorder in Belfast with houses and cars set on fire. The protests came after a knife attack in the city on Monday night. A Sudanese man is due in court today charged with attempted murder. The US launched what it described as "self-defence strikes" against Iran overnight, following the downing of an Apache army helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. AI-generated clip...

Donald Trump has told Sky News he doesn’t think Israel will go back to war with Iran. The president made the comments to US Correspondent James Matthews in a phone call. Africa's top referee, Omar Artan, will not be allowed to officiate at the World Cup after he was refused entry to the USA, FIFA has confirmed. Several women have come forward to say that they were victims of sexually exploitative...