Chancellor to announce £150m fund for northern firms | Portsmouth anti-migrant protests

Chancellor to announce £150m fund for northern firms | Portsmouth anti-migrant protests

September 7, 2026 · 11 min

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Wilf and Sophy discuss the chancellor’s £150m fund for northern firms and various current events including protests in Portsmouth and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

On today's Cheat Sheet, Wilf and Sophy discuss the chancellor’s £150m fund for fast-growing companies in the north of England. They also discuss the protestors gathered in Portsmouth after 140 migrants were rescued from the English Channel, the far-right party win in Germany and Zelensky’s expectation that the war with Russia will continue into the winter. Plus, the Lottery winner who has given away half of her £115m winnings, inspired by Dolly Parton.

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