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Sky News: Breaking, UK & World

Sky News: Breaking, UK & World

Live coverage updated daily

9.4K ratings
1238 reviews
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Released
July 8, 2016
Updated
October 27, 2026

Developer

Sky UK Limited
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Stay informed with award-winning journalism and breaking news from the UK and around the world. Get the full story, first, with live coverage, podcasts, and offline reading capabilities. Access headlines on diverse topics and enjoy a dark mode option.

✓Breaking news notifications
✓Watch Sky News live
✓Listen to podcasts
✓Offline article reading
✓Dark mode
✓Headline navigation
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What users say about Sky News

Reviews of Sky News are mixed: the News app is rated 4.7/5 from 9.4K App Store ratings. What users like most: globally available, detailed and timely news coverage. Top complaints: biased and one-sided reporting, too many intrusive ads. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🌐Globally available
  • 🔍Detailed and timely news coverage
  • 📰Excellent news reporting
  • 🌍Comprehensive global news
  • 🔎Unbiased and factual news
  • ⭐Trusted news source
  • 🗞️Informative and relevant news

Negative things

  • 🔍Biased and one-sided reporting
  • 📢Too many intrusive ads
  • 🔀Confusing and difficult navigation
  • 🔁Repeated and stagnant news stories
  • 📱Buggy and unstable app
  • 🔍Lack of balanced perspectives
  • 🔍Pushing a liberal agenda
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What's New in Sky News

12.15.0

October 27, 2026

This release contains bug fixes and stability improvements.

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This app dropped -1 position in News chart.

Last updated on October 28, 2026.

Events

Read more about The Budget
LiveLive Event

The Budget

Live coverage and expert analysis from Sky News

Oct 28, 2026 — Oct 29, 2026

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Read more about Trump inauguration
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Trump inauguration

Trump sworn in

Jan 19, 2025 — Jan 21, 2025

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Read more about General Election 2024
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General Election 2024

Download Sky News for the full story, first

Jul 3, 2024 — Jul 7, 2024

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User reviews

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Dumbed down.

Too many videos - often with no text alternative of the article. If I wanted video I’d watch the TV.
MMarni1971

Unable to load on iPad

Can only view on iPhone - Why ?
Ddollybean

Another biased bought and paid for outlet for engineered news

Always part of the problem and never part of the solution
NCNintendo Mario cart

Stopped working

App has recently suddenly stopped working. Says ‘apologies, we can’t load the page at the moment. Try again’ This has been for several days now. Could be a recent update. Please can you get it working again asap. I have compatible IPad and IOS.
SUSunny May UK

Stopped loading on Iphone 8

Appreciate the phone is old, but does say supports IOS16! Tries to open then reports it can’t load this page?
5C5 Series here I come
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Reported Bugs

6 issues

Live stream not working

Bug

Frequent app crashes

Bug

Embedded videos not playing properly

Bug

Scrolling issues and accidental link clicks

Bug

Unreliable push notifications

Bug

Compatibility issues with older devices

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Requested Features

7 requests

Customizable notification settings

Feature

Improved search functionality

Feature

Dark mode option

Feature

Ability to disable certain news categories

Feature

Picture-in-picture video playback

Feature

Larger font size options

Feature

Improved sync between devices

Feature

FAQ

What kind of news does this app provide?

This app offers breaking news stories and in-depth reporting from both the UK and around the world. It aims to provide the full story first, covering a wide range of topics from politics to entertainment.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include breaking news notifications, live streaming of Sky News, access to popular podcasts, the ability to read articles offline, easy navigation through headlines on various topics, and a dark mode option for user preference.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use, providing access to award-winning journalism and breaking news. However, watching video content may incur additional mobile network or WiFi charges.

Can I read news offline with this app?

Yes, you can read articles while you're offline. This feature allows you to catch up on news even without an internet connection, ensuring you don't miss important stories.

What kind of podcasts are available?

The app features a selection of podcasts, including popular titles such as 'Sky News Daily', 'Electoral Dysfunction', and 'Politics at Jack and Sam’s'. These podcasts offer further insights into current events and political discussions.