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Sky News is a television channel from United Kingdom, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It broadcasts in English.

Sky News is owned by Sky Group (Comcast).

How can I watch Sky News?

Sky News is available via Free-to-air (Freeview), Satellite (Sky/Freesat), Cable, Online streaming. The official website is https://news.sky.com.

Sky News

Sky News is a news TV channel from United Kingdom, owned by Sky Group (Comcast), broadcasting since 1989.

Overview

Sky News is a British free-to-air rolling news channel operated by Sky Group, part of Comcast. Launched on 5 February 1989, it was the United Kingdom’s first 24-hour television news service, predating the BBC’s own continuous news channel by several years.

History

Sky News was a trailblazer for round-the-clock news in Britain and built a reputation for speed and breaking-news coverage. It has won numerous broadcasting awards over the years and expanded its reach across satellite, cable, digital terrestrial television and online streaming.

Programming

The channel’s output is built around rolling bulletins, live event coverage, business and political reporting, and signature interview and debate programmes. Sky News is known for its fast-paced breaking-news operation and its coverage of UK politics, including general-election nights and major national events.

Significance

As the UK’s first 24-hour news channel, Sky News helped shape the modern news landscape in Britain. It remains a major competitor to the BBC and a widely watched source of national and international news.

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Category	News TV
Launched	1989
Owner	Sky Group (Comcast)
Headquarters	London, United Kingdom
Slogan	First for breaking news
Available on	Free-to-air (Freeview), Satellite (Sky/Freesat), Cable, Online streaming
Website	news.sky.com
Language	English
Country	United Kingdom TV channels