EXCLUSIVE: A Sky News insider said that Kay Burley 'won't be missed' after she announced she would be stepping down from her role after 36 years.

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.

The Sky News presenter, who called time on her 36-year career with the news channel, said she was lucky to be alive after a near-fatal accident at home

Sky’s political editor Beth Rigby said “She’s been a trailblazer & inspiration to a whole generation of women.” David Rhodes, Sky News Executive Chairman, shared a note with staff following the news Burley will retire,

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

Kay Burley has closed her final show on Sky News Breakfast, announcing she is retiring from the network after 36 years, covering major events like the Concorde air disaster and 9/11