Sky News is a 24-hour international, multi-media news operation based in Britain. It provides non-stop rolling news on television, online, and on a range of mobile devices – as well as delivering a service of national and international radio news to commercial radio stations in the UK. The news service places emphasis on rolling news, including the latest breaking news. Having launched as a 24-hour television news channel in 1989, Sky News has also grown into a digital operation through its website and mobile apps. It is also a content provider for news services in the UK and around the world. John Ryley is the Head of Sky News, being in the role since June 2006.
Sky News: 1998-2001
A new look for Sky News was unveiled on Thursday, October 1st 1998, the day that Sky Digital was launched.
Sky News: 2005-2007
On 24 October 2005, Sky News moved to a new studio with revised music and on screen graphics all in Widescreen (16:9) format and a new schedule.
Sky News: 2008-2009
Sky News was relaunched at 6am on 3 April 2008. The look, which appears to be inspired by CNN International, has fewer on screen graphics and a more minimalist style.
Sky News: 2010
Sky News received a graphics refresh to coincide with the launch of the new HD channel in 2010.
Sky News: 2016
In October 2016, Sky News will be launching a refreshed schedule with new programmes and new presenters.
Sky News Ireland: 2005-2006
Sky News refreshed its presentation on 24 October 2005. The final Irish bulletin was broadcast on 3 November 2006.
Sky News Arabia: 2012-
Sky News Arabia is an Arabic news and current affairs channel broadcast mainly in the Middle East and North Africa.