Sky News Expands to Baby Shard

Sky News have, in recent years, come under a little fire for not keeping up with the latest trends. Whilst the BBC have moved to high-tech new studios in Manchester and Leeds, Sky have remained in London in the same old studios they've operated out of for more than a decade. 

That's led to some declining numbers and angry customers on the Sky information page, but Sky News have a plan, and it involves moving to a new business studio in the News Building at London Bridge, formally known as the Baby Shard. 

The new state of the art studio will occupy part of the 14th floor of the building and will be home to Sky News' flagship business show, Ian King Live, which airs Monday through Thursday at 18:30. 

The studio features a stunning backdrop over the city and will serve as a hub for the Sky News business department and utilised by key members of the team including City Editor Mark Kleinman and Economics Editor Ed Conway. 

John Ryley, Head of Sky News, commented: "As the challenges of Brexit and the changing economic story unfolds, our commitment to invest in a new studio dedicated to our business coverage will ensure our specialists and contributors are best placed to bring viewers all the latest news and analysis that matter to them."

 

Ian King, Sky News Presenter added: "Our new home in the Baby Shard places us in the heart of Europe’s biggest financial centre as the UK economy grapples with the opportunities and challenges created by Brexit, allowing us rapid access to all the important players that will be shaping the story. It’s going to be thrilling."