Anna Jones
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Anna Jones is a Business presenter for Sky News
.
After four years as the editor of China Economic Review
, Anna joined the BBC in 1992. She spent three years as a senior producer in the BBC's business department, both producing and presenting the Business Breakfast
programme from 6am - 7am. Anna then moved to BBC World as an anchor. In 1997 she joined BBC News 24
at launch as business presenter, before becoming a news presenter in 1999. Most recently she anchored BBC News 24
's 9-1pm strand. She was on air as Allied forces began the bombing of Afghanistan
, at the announcement of the death of the Queen Mother
, and the death of Princess Margaret whilst also anchoring coverage of the aftermath of the 2004 Tsunami. Her last BBC broadcast was the announcement of London
's victorious bid for the 2012 Olympics.
Anna moved to Sky News
in 2005 after 12 years at the BBC
. She previously anchored Sky News
on weekday evening with News, Sport & Weather
between 7.30pm - 10pm on Monday - Thursday. However in January 2009, Anna moved to strengthen Sky's business team and now presents Business updates throughout the day.
Sky News
Sky News is a 24-hour British and international satellite television news broadcaster with an emphasis on UK and international news stories.The service places emphasis on rolling news, including the latest breaking news. Sky News also hosts localised versions of the channel in Australia and in New...
.
After four years as the editor of China Economic Review
China Economic Review
China Economic Review is an independent English-language monthlybusiness magazine and associated website published by China Economic Review Publishing. CER offers information and analysis on business trends in China through its...
, Anna joined the BBC in 1992. She spent three years as a senior producer in the BBC's business department, both producing and presenting the Business Breakfast
Business Breakfast
Business Breakfast is a business programme which aired on BBC One from September 4, 1989 to September 29, 2000.-Breakfast News:Breakfast News was a daily news programme which aired between 6:00am and 7:00am, directly preceding Breakfast News between January 4, 1993 and September 29, 2000...
programme from 6am - 7am. Anna then moved to BBC World as an anchor. In 1997 she joined BBC News 24
BBC News 24
BBC News is the BBC's 24-hour rolling news television network in the United Kingdom. The channel launched as BBC News 24 on 9 November 1997 at 17:30 as part of the BBC's foray into digital domestic television channels, becoming the first competitor to Sky News, which had been running since 1989...
at launch as business presenter, before becoming a news presenter in 1999. Most recently she anchored BBC News 24
BBC News 24
BBC News is the BBC's 24-hour rolling news television network in the United Kingdom. The channel launched as BBC News 24 on 9 November 1997 at 17:30 as part of the BBC's foray into digital domestic television channels, becoming the first competitor to Sky News, which had been running since 1989...
's 9-1pm strand. She was on air as Allied forces began the bombing of Afghanistan
War in Afghanistan (2001–present)
The War in Afghanistan began on October 7, 2001, as the armed forces of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Afghan United Front launched Operation Enduring Freedom...
, at the announcement of the death of the Queen Mother
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon was the queen consort of King George VI from 1936 until her husband's death in 1952, after which she was known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, to avoid confusion with her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II...
, and the death of Princess Margaret whilst also anchoring coverage of the aftermath of the 2004 Tsunami. Her last BBC broadcast was the announcement of London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
's victorious bid for the 2012 Olympics.
Anna moved to Sky News
Sky News
Sky News is a 24-hour British and international satellite television news broadcaster with an emphasis on UK and international news stories.The service places emphasis on rolling news, including the latest breaking news. Sky News also hosts localised versions of the channel in Australia and in New...
in 2005 after 12 years at the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
. She previously anchored Sky News
Sky News
Sky News is a 24-hour British and international satellite television news broadcaster with an emphasis on UK and international news stories.The service places emphasis on rolling news, including the latest breaking news. Sky News also hosts localised versions of the channel in Australia and in New...
on weekday evening with News, Sport & Weather
News, Sport & Weather
News, Sport & Weather, is a regular Sky News programme providing news and sport "in 20 minutes, every 20 minutes". The programme airs daily 8 pm - 9 pm and additionally 2 pm - 5 pm at weekends. Up until early 2011, it was in a 15 minute format....
between 7.30pm - 10pm on Monday - Thursday. However in January 2009, Anna moved to strengthen Sky's business team and now presents Business updates throughout the day.