Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Editing of Amsterdam riots report
Sky News removed an initial report concerning the November 2024 Amsterdam violence and later published an edited version. Critics alleged that the revised report changed the apparent attribution of responsibility for the escalation, prompting public criticism of the channel’s editorial handling.
2021
Sky News faces criticism over Scottish election graph
Public backlash
Sky News was criticized for a graph that grouped the Scottish Greens under “Other” and suggested the Scottish Liberal Democrats ranked fourth. The article reports public criticism and frustration over the graphic.
Source excerpt
SKY News has been criticised for a misleading graph which groups the Scottish Greens in the ‘Other’ category and suggests the Scottish Liberal Democrats came fourth.