Sky News Wins Eighth Consecutive RTS News Channel Award

Sky News has been awarded News Channel of the Year for the eighth consecutive time at the Royal Television Society (RTS) Awards, with Sophy Ridge named Presenter of the Year. The judges praised Sky News for its exceptional journalism, high production values, and strong eyewitness reporting from global conflict zones and significant political events. In his acceptance speech, Jonathan Levy, Managing Director of Sky News, highlighted the importance of covering critical stories, particularly the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Ridge expressed pride in her team's work, emphasizing the importance of listening to viewers and the challenges facing journalism today. The RTS Awards recognized excellence across various categories, with ITV and the BBC also receiving multiple accolades for their outstanding contributions to journalism. This recognition underscores the high standards and competitiveness within the UK news media landscape.