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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.
Sky News’s Sophy Ridge and Wilf Frost cut through the noise to get you clued up — fast.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1Reports 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two prisoners have been wrongly freed from HMP Wandsworth, one of them was not reported to police for six days. A Telsa shareholder vote could make Elon Musk a trillionaire, as Sky News reveals his platform X favours right wing content. Vibe coding is coined word of the year by Collins dictionary. Sophy and Wilf run through Thursday's news in 10 minutes - getting you up to speed on what you need to know, minus the doom scrolling.
Democrat Zohran Mamdani, who described himself as "Trump's worst nightmare" will be New York's next mayor. National curriculum reforms will focus on AI. And what's it like to have the hardest job in the country? Sky News speaks to former England manager, Gareth Southgate. Sophy and Wilf get you up to speed on all the day's news, in just 10 minutes.
Rachel Reeves sparks rumours of new tax rises. New porn laws will ban strangling to protect women and girls. And, be knighted…Sir David Beckham and Mel Stride! Find out who else collects honours today at Windsor Castle. Sophy And Wilf chat through all you need to know to get up to date with today's headlines in 10 minutes.
Police are still trying to work out the motive for Saturday’s mass stabbing on a train from Doncaster to London. Sophy’s spoken to the sole survivor of the Air India crash which killed 241 people back in June. And Wilf’s heard from the US ambassador to the UK Warren Stephens, who wants the UK to keep drilling for oil and gas.
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