LONDON - The Sky News Board released its annual report on Wednesday, detailing adherence to editorial guidelines and disclosing the fees paid to its Independent (LON:IOG) Expert Board Members for the period from December 3, 2023, to December 4, 2024. The report, certified by Nigel Baker, Chair of the Sky News Board, confirms that there were no breaches of editorial guidelines nor any undue external influence on the news service's editorial process.
According to the report, regular updates have been provided to the board regarding compliance with the Sky News Editorial Guidelines. There has been no need for the Executive Chairman of Sky News Group or the Managing Director and Executive Editor of Sky News UK to make representations to the board concerning compliance issues. Additionally, the report states that there have been no escalations regarding attempts to influence news selection or political commentary by any Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) employee, as outlined in the Deed Poll agreement.
The report also lists the annual fees for Independent Expert Board Members, paid in arrears by equal monthly installments. The fees for the period are as follows: Mark Astaire, Chris Banatvala, and Sue Inglish each received £40,000, while Nigel Baker, as the Chair of the Sky News Board, received £50,000.
This financial disclosure and the affirmation of editorial integrity come as part of the Post Offer Undertakings made on May 8, 2018, and the Deed Poll dated December 5, 2018, which was amended and restated on May 8, 2023. These documents require the Sky News Board to annually publish a report on these matters.
The Sky News Board's commitment to editorial independence and transparency is a cornerstone of its operations, ensuring that the news service continues to provide unbiased reporting. This report is based on a press release statement and is intended to inform the public of the board's activities and financial compensations during the specified period.
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