The way people follow the news has changed. We read headlines on our phones between meetings, listen to long conversations on the commute, and want to hear from real people, not just officials. United Digital Global is being built for exactly that, and we are almost ready to go on air.
What we are building
United Digital Global is an independent digital news channel. Our promise is simple: be fast, be accurate, and give the public a real voice in the news. Every story we publish will be checked before it goes out, and every mistake we make will be corrected openly.
What you can expect from launch day
Breaking News. A 24/7 news desk bringing you important stories as they happen, through the website, WhatsApp and social media. Speed matters, but never more than getting it right.
Podcasts. The Daily Brief gives you the day’s top stories in about 15 minutes every weekday morning. UDG Talks is our weekly long-form conversation with the people shaping politics, business, technology and culture.
Interviews. Direct questions to policymakers, experts, entrepreneurs and the people living the story. Every interview is published in full, so you always see the complete context.
Public Voice. This is the heart of the channel. Street vox pops, call-in shows and reader opinions will put your point of view alongside our reporting. You can already send yours through the Share Your View page.
Analysis. Data explainers, expert panels and a fact-check desk that explain why a story matters and what is likely to happen next.
Global Perspective. World news told from our region outward, connecting local stories to the global picture through a growing network of correspondents.
Why it matters
Too often, people are talked about in the news but rarely heard. We want to change that. A news channel should inform you, question the powerful and listen to its audience, and that is what we intend to do every single day.
Be there from the first broadcast
Our launch is set for 25th October. Follow United Digital Global on YouTube and social media, and bookmark this website to catch our first broadcast, our first podcast episodes and our launch-day special.
Have something you want us to cover? Tell us. Your voice is part of the story.
— The United Digital Global team