At 64, Burley was handpicked by Andrew Neil to help launch Sky News back in 1988, and since then, she’s become a defining figure of the channel. Over the years, she’s enjoyed her fair share of triumphs, but her career hasn’t been without its controversies.

Kay Burley, one of the UK’s best-known news anchors, is retiring from Sky News after 36 years. Burley’s decision follows Deadline revealing last year that the presenter was expected to leave the Sky News breakfast show amid speculation she was stepping down altogether.

Wigan TV star Kay Burley is hanging up her microphone as Susanna Reid and other broadcasters paid tribute to a remarkable career. Announcing her sudden retirement on her breakfast show this Wednesday,

Why has Kay Burley quit Sky News? Presenter says goodbye after 36 years - The Wigan-born presenter has covered some major news stories, including the death of Diana, Princess of Wales and 9/11

Kay Burley has announced she is quitting Sky News after 36 years, she thanked her colleagues and viewers for their support over the years as she bid farewell to the show

Kay Burley quits Sky News live on air in shock announcement after 36 years with channel - Kay Burley said ‘it's been an honour and privilege’ as she closed her final Sky News breakfast programme on We