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Sky News. The full story, first.
At Sky News, our mission is to bring you the full story, first. We take you there, 24:7, reporting from the heart of the events changing our world. We ask the big questions of everyone, revealing what you want to know. And our style is bold and independent, giving you a fresh perspective.
In the UK, Sky News is a compelling alternative to the public service broadcasters and opinion-driven news outlets, reaching one in three people every month. Across the world, we are one of the most-followed English language news brands on social media, bringing award-winning British journalism to a global audience.
Sky News was named News Channel of the Year for the eighth consecutive year at the Royal Television Society Journalism Awards.
No. 1
Largest commercial news channel and app in the UK
500+
Journalists reporting across the UK and around the world
25m+
Followers across Sky News social media platforms
440m
Average monthly page views on the Sky News website and app
“People come to Sky News for our world-class, eye-witness reporting from the heart of the action. For our determination to ask the big questions of those in power. For our bold, independent journalism and fresh perspective. Our viewers, listeners and followers trust us to bring them the full story, first.”
David Rhodes
Executive Chairman, Sky News Group
Taking you there, 24:7
Sky News is on the ground, investigating, discovering, reporting live from the heart of the story.
Asking the big questions
Our journalists are unafraid to challenge and provoke, asking the big questions to get you real answers.
Bold and independent journalism
Our style is bold and independent, telling it like it is and giving you a fresh perspective.
Editorial standards
Anyone following Sky News should have confidence in the quality of our journalism. We set high editorial standards, captured in our editorial guidelines here. These standards apply to all our content, whether it’s broadcast on TV, or shared on social media. We expect every Sky News journalist to understand and respect the legal and regulatory framework in which we operate, and to adhere to the Ofcom Broadcasting Code.
Advertise with Sky News
Sky News reaches one in three people in the UK, and millions across the world, in 130 countries. Sky News is a multiplatform service, reaching people on TV, online, via our app and on social media. To advertise on Sky News’s channels, or to explore sponsorship opportunities, get in touch with Sky Media.
Distribute Sky News
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Full Story Films
Full Story Films is our new long-form documentary production unit, headed up by creative director, Siobhan Sinnerton. It operates within the Sky News Group, and complements the broader commissioning strategy of Sky Documentaries, with topical factual films for streaming and broadcast.
Sky TG24 and Sky News Group
Sky TG24 is Italy’s rolling news channel, delivering the latest international and domestic news, weather and sport on TV, online and via our app. Broadcasting since 2003, Sky TG24 brings trusted journalism to millions of people. The Sky News Group includes Sky News, Sky TG24 and the joint venture Sky News Arabia, forming a truly international news network.
Brand licences
Sky News Arabia is a 24-hour Arabic news channel, broadcasting mainly across the Middle East and North Africa. It’s a joint venture between Sky and the Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corporation (ADMIC). An Editorial Advisory Committee helps support the channel’s editorial independence by reviewing its content.
Since 1996, Australian News Channel Pty Ltd (ANC) has operated Sky News under a brand licensing agreement in Australia and New Zealand. ANC runs a range of channels - including Sky News Live, Sky News Weather, Sky News Extra and Sky News New Zealand - covering news, sport, weather and national affairs.
Comcast and Sky News UK don’t hold any ownership in these services and aren’t involved in their editorial or commercial operations.
