Sky News

Britain's other big 24-hour news channel, and a good one to leave on when a story is breaking. Sky has belonged to the American company Comcast since 2018, when it was bought from Rupert Murdoch's Fox. Despite the old Murdoch link, Sky News follows the same impartiality rules as every UK broadcaster, so it should not be confused with Fox News. If Sky's proposed takeover of ITV's channels goes ahead, it has promised that Sky News and ITV News will keep distinct editorial identities until at least 2030. Expect straight rolling coverage, live political interviews and a free stream online.