Get the full story, first — right on your phone.
The Sky News app brings breaking UK and world headlines, live TV and daily podcasts to your pocket, with instant alerts so you're never the last to know.
Everything a news day throws at you, organised.
Six tools built into one app so you can follow a story from the first alert to the deep-dive podcast episode.
Instant news alerts
Push notifications land the moment a major story breaks, so you're never scrolling to catch up.
Live Sky News TV
Stream the live channel full screen or in picture-in-picture while you keep browsing other stories.
Daily podcasts
Sky News Daily, Electoral Dysfunction and Politics at Jack and Sam's, ready to play in one tap.
Topics you follow
Jump straight to politics, business, technology or entertainment headlines without the noise.
Offline reading
Save articles to read later on the tube, on a flight, or anywhere signal doesn't reach.
Dark mode & text size
Switch appearance and adjust text size any time, comfortable reading day or night.
Live now
Watch Sky News on the go, full screen or picture-in-picture.
Keep the live stream running in a floating window while you read other headlines, check the weather or reply to messages. No need to choose between watching and browsing.
- Full screen or picture-in-picture playback
- Continues while you browse other stories
- Works over Wi-Fi or mobile data
Dark mode
Dark mode and adjustable text, changed whenever you like.
Long reads at night shouldn't strain your eyes. Toggle dark mode and resize text from the settings menu, and the app remembers your preference every time you open it.
- System, light or dark appearance
- Adjustable text size for comfortable reading
- Settings apply instantly, no restart needed
Alerts
News alerts tuned to what actually matters to you.
Choose breaking news, sport or business alerts, or all of it. Every notification links straight to the full story so you get context, not just a headline.
- Choose which categories alert you
- One tap from notification to full article
- Turn alerts off any time in settings
Podcasts that go beyond the headline.
Three shows built for anyone who wants the story explained, not just reported.
Sky News Daily
One story, fully explained, in under thirty minutes every weekday afternoon.
Electoral Dysfunction
Westminster politics unpacked with a panel that disagrees more often than not.
Politics at Jack and Sam's
A conversational look at the week in politics, recorded like you're in the room.
Find the headlines you actually care about.
Every story is tagged so you can filter the noise and follow what matters to you.
Trusted by news readers across the UK.
"The picture-in-picture live stream is the feature I didn't know I needed. I keep it running while I get ready in the morning."
"Alerts are precise, not overwhelming. I only get pinged for stories I'd actually stop scrolling for."
"Offline reading saved me on a delayed train with no signal. Downloaded my saved stories and read the whole journey."
Frequently asked questions.
Yes, the app is free to download from the App Store, with no subscription required to read headlines, watch the live stream or listen to podcasts.
The app runs on iPhone and iPad. Check the App Store listing for the exact iOS version required for your device.
Yes. Open the app settings to choose which categories send you a notification, or switch alerts off completely at any time.
You can save most articles to read later. Saved stories are stored on your device until you remove them, so they're available even without a connection.
Sky News Daily, Electoral Dysfunction and Politics at Jack and Sam's are all available inside the app's podcast section, ready to stream or download.
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