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Award-winning journalism and breaking news from the UK and around the world. Live coverage, expert analysis, and fresh perspectives — wherever you get your news.
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Everything you need to stay ahead of the headlines
Live 24/7 Streaming
Watch Sky News live from anywhere. Real-time coverage of unfolding events, eyewitness reports, and expert commentary — all in the palm of your hand.
Award-Winning Podcasts
Dive into Sky News Daily, Electoral Dysfunction, Politics at Jack and Sam's, and more. Deep dives into the stories shaping our world.
Read Offline, Anytime
Save articles and read them later — no connection needed. Perfect for the Tube, a flight, or anywhere the signal drops.
Dark Mode Built In
Switch to dark mode any time from the settings cog. Easy on the eyes for late-night scrolling through the day's biggest stories.
Effortless Navigation
Jump between politics, entertainment, sport, business, and more. A clean, intuitive interface puts the stories you care about front and centre.
Designed for Clarity
A news feed that cuts through the noise
Sky News brings visual clarity with a refined interface. Swipe through top stories, watch live broadcasts, and explore deep-dive articles — all within a clean, fast, and responsive design built for the way you consume news today.
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What Readers Say
Voices from the people who rely on it daily
Honestly, I wasn't sure about switching from BBC News, but Sky's app has won me over. The breaking news alerts are genuinely useful — I knew about the general election result before anyone at work. The live stream holds up even on the dodgy train WiFi from Brighton to Victoria. Only minor gripe? Sometimes the same story pops up twice in the feed. Still, it's my go-to now. 🌟
Downloaded this on a whim after a mate recommended it and now I check it every morning with my coffee. The dark mode is brilliant for late-night doom-scrolling, and the podcast section has become part of my commute routine — Politics at Jack and Sam's is proper good. Wish there were fewer ads in the videos, but hey, it's free so I can't moan too much.
What I love most is how the app lets me follow multiple topics without feeling overwhelmed. I've got my UK news, tech updates, and a bit of entertainment all in one place. The offline reading feature saved me on a flight to Edinburgh last month — downloaded a bunch of articles at the gate and read them at 30,000 feet. The UI did take a few days to get used to, not gonna lie, but now it feels like second nature.
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Absolutely. The Sky News app is completely free to download on both the App Store and Google Play. You get full access to breaking news, live streaming, podcasts, and articles at no cost. Please note that watching live video may use your mobile data or WiFi connection.
Yes. The app includes a Live tab where you can stream Sky News 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You'll need an internet connection — mobile data or WiFi — to watch. The stream is available to everyone in the UK, subscriber or not.
After installing the app, head to the settings cog and enable notifications. You'll receive instant alerts for major developing stories so you're always the first to know. You can manage notification preferences at any time from your device settings too.
Yes you can. The app lets you save articles and read them later without an internet connection. It is perfect for commuting on the Tube, travelling by train, or whenever you find yourself without a reliable signal.