Domain: news.sky.com

British media and telecommunications conglomerate

Sky Group Limited is a British media and telecommunications conglomerate, which is a subsidiary of the American conglomerate Comcast, and headquartered in Isleworth. It has operations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. Sky is Europe's largest media company and pay-TV broadcaster by revenue, with 23 million subscribers and more than 31,000 employees as of 2019. The company is primarily involved in satellite television, producing and broadcasting. The current CEO is Dana Strong.

Showing 337 to 348 of 1,969 results

news.sky.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Mother's Hunger Strike Highlights British-Egyptian Activist's Imprisonment

Laila Soueif, a 69-year-old woman, is hospitalized in London after 245 days on hunger strike to secure the release of her British-Egyptian son, Alaa Abd el Fattah, imprisoned in Egypt since 2014 for political activism; her daughter describes her mother's condition as critical but stable, prompting U...

Progress

40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
news.sky.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

UK Announces £6bn Defense Investment, Including New Weapons Factories

The UK government announced a £6bn plan to build at least six new weapons factories and buy up to 7,000 long-range missiles to bolster national security, deterring potential threats and creating jobs across the UK.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
news.sky.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

UK Bans Disposable Vapes to Tackle Waste and Youth Usage

The UK implemented a nationwide ban on disposable vapes on June 1st, 2024, to address environmental concerns stemming from the disposal of an estimated 8.2 million vapes weekly and to curb the growing popularity of vaping among young people.

Progress

36% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
news.sky.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Trump Doubles Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, UK Exempted

President Trump announced he will double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50% starting Wednesday, aiming to protect the US steel industry; however, the UK is expected to be exempt due to a recent trade deal.

Progress

52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
news.sky.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

UK Bans Single-Use Vapes Amid Stockpiling Warnings and Fire Risks

A ban on single-use vapes begins in the UK on Sunday, prompted by environmental concerns and fire risks from improperly stored lithium batteries; retailers report high pre-ban stockpiling despite warnings, while government data shows 8.2 million units were improperly disposed of weekly before the ba...

Progress

60% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
news.sky.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

BBC loses libel case to Gerry Adams over Donaldson killing allegation

A Dublin court awarded Gerry Adams €100,000 in damages after finding the BBC libeled him by alleging he sanctioned the killing of former Sinn Fein member Denis Donaldson, a claim Adams denies; the BBC says the ruling hinders free speech.

Progress

44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
news.sky.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

New Drug Shows Significant Promise in Reducing Breast Cancer Progression

A clinical trial shows that the drug camizestrant reduces breast cancer progression by 52% compared to standard treatments, offering a potential breakthrough in precision medicine by using blood tests to detect treatment resistance early.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
news.sky.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

UK Announces £6bn Defense Investment, New Weapons Factories

The UK government will invest £6bn in its armed forces over the next five years, building at least six new weapons factories and buying up to 7,000 long-range missiles to deter threats, with factories opening "very soon.

Progress

52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
news.sky.com
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
News related image

Nigeria Floods Kill 151, Highlight Climate Change Impact

Torrential rainfall caused devastating floods in Mokwa, Nigeria, killing at least 151 people, displacing over 3,000, and damaging infrastructure; the event highlights the impact of climate change and insufficient aid.

Progress

32% Bias Score

Climate Action
news.sky.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Prison Officer Seriously Injured in HMP Long Lartin Stabbing

A 25-year-old prison officer at HMP Long Lartin in Worcestershire was seriously injured after being stabbed by a 22-year-old inmate with a weapon smuggled into the prison, possibly via drone; the officer underwent emergency surgery and is now stable; this is the third attack at a Category A prison i...

Progress

44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
news.sky.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Plaid Cymru's Price Faces Re-election Uncertainty Under New Senedd Voting System

The upcoming Welsh Senedd election in May 2024 will use a new proportional representation system, with six candidates elected per constituency. Adam Price, former leader of Plaid Cymru, is at risk of not being re-elected after being placed third on the party's list for the Sir Gaerfyrddin constituen...

Progress

52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
news.sky.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

UK Bans Disposable Vapes Amid Youth Addiction Concerns

A UK ban on single-use vapes came into force on October 22nd, aiming to curb youth vaping and environmental damage, though concerns remain about addiction and the potential for a shift to refillable devices.

Progress

52% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being

Showing 337 to 348 of 1,969 results