Sky News output goes online for free

Sky News has launched an improved video player on its website giving access to all of its 24-hour breaking news content without charge.

The broadcaster worked with the Sky Player team to create a login-free version of the on-demand platform for the Sky News website.

Users can now access a main story carousel featuring fast and high-quality videos of all Sky News stories as they appear live on the TV channel.

Developed by an in-house team, the high bit-rate player also suggests related video options in-stream and post-roll. Users from anywhere in the UK or Republic of Ireland can access the content without a login or Sky account being required.

"Breaking news in video is right at the top of our offering. We're delighted to showcase the great quality of Sky Player, and to give non-Sky customers access to just one of the many channels available to subscribers," said Sky News senior online executive producer Julian March.

"With Sky News now available on more platforms than ever - on TV, online, on mobiles, through iPhone and iPod touch apps, at train stations and on planes - there's barely a screen in Britain where you can't access Sky News."

Sky director of on-demand Griff Parry added: "I am delighted that Sky Player is working with Sky News to deliver their TV channel on skynews.com This launch is another example of the core business using the Sky Player platform to offer new and innovative ways to access great Sky content."