Channel category: News
IPTV news channels: UK, world and business news in one guide
News is the category people dip into most often: a few minutes before work, a bulletin at six, rolling coverage when a big story breaks. On IPTV, news channels sit in their own group in the programme guide, so you can switch between UK, world and business news in a couple of clicks.
This page covers what the news category includes, how regional news works on streaming services, and how to follow a breaking story across devices.
- News
- International
What is in the news category?
UK news
Rolling national news and bulletins from UK newsrooms.
World news
International news channels covering stories from around the world, in English and other languages.
Business and markets
Financial news, market updates and business programmes.
Specific channels depend on the line-up at the time; ask us if you need a particular one.
Regional news on IPTV
On an aerial, the BBC and ITV show regional news for your area. Streaming services do not always carry every regional version, so if your local bulletin matters, check before you order. BBC iPlayer and ITVX let you choose your region online. Our city guides list the regional news services for each area we cover.
Following a breaking story
When a big story breaks, switch between news channels to compare coverage, and use the same login on your phone to keep watching away from the TV. Live streams run a few seconds behind the broadcast, which rarely matters for news.
Setting up a quick news routine
A few minutes of setup makes news faster to reach every day:
- Add your three or four most-watched news channels to a favourites group in the player app.
- Set the app to open on the last channel watched, so the morning bulletin is one press away.
- On phones, keep the audio playing in the background where your app allows it, to listen like radio.
- Use a second screen for rolling news during big events while the main TV shows something else.
The channel line-up depends on broadcasters' distribution rights and can change over time. Specific channels and events are not guaranteed, so ask us before ordering if one matters to you, and use the 7-day money-back guarantee to check.
IPTV news channels: questions
Do I need a TV Licence to watch live news on IPTV?
Yes. You need a TV Licence to watch any live TV in the UK, whichever service you use. See our TV Licence article.
Is there catch-up for news programmes?
Catch-up is available on selected channels, so you can go back through the guide for bulletins you missed.
Can I watch news in other languages?
Yes, international news channels are in the international category. Ask us about specific languages.
Can I keep the news on in the background on a second TV?
Yes, with a plan of two or more screens.
Stay up to date on every screen
Choose a plan, add the news group to your favourites, and switch between UK and world coverage in seconds.
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