Ian King is to leave his role as Sky News' Business Editor after almost 11 years with the station.
The seasoned journalist, formerly of The Times, The Sun and The Guardian, took up the position in March 2014 and presents Business Live with Ian King each weekday.
King has been absent from his own programme for the last few months however, with The Sun reporting that he was unhappy with the network's decision to relocate his show from central London to Sky HQ at Osterley near Heathrow.
David Rhodes, Sky News' executive chairman, said in a letter to staff: "Ian has been with Sky for ten years, enriching our news report with his knowledge of finance and his network in the City of London.
"We're delighted that he will continue to be a resource on our digital estate at this time.
"I met this morning with the Business team to discuss our continued commitment to Business Live, hosted in recent months principally by Paul Kelso and Darren McCaffrey from our main newsroom.
"We're increasing our investment in this area, for instance in the hit Money Blog -- a consistent audience favourite.
"I want to thank Ian for his commitment to Sky News; we'll make sure to organise a deserved send-off next year."
A spokesperson for Sky News said: "Business Live will continue to be on air and we are committed to the programme."
Emma Crosby has since been announced as King's permanent replacement.
Neil Wilkes
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