Beth Rigby Biography
Beth Rigby is an English journalist working for Sky News since 2016, initially as senior political correspondent, before being promoted to deputy political editor. In February 2019, she was appointed political editor and took up the post on 12 April 2019. Previously she worked for Financial Times, her roles at the newspaper included hedge fund correspondent, retail correspondent and consumer industries editor.
Beth Rigby Age
Rigby was born on 19th February, 1976, Colchester, Essex, England.
Beth Rigby Height
Beth stand at a height of 5 feet and 6 inches tall.
Beth Rigby Weight
Rigby indicated In an interview with The Guardian that she has plans to get off TV soon. She asserted that television personalities, get an insane amount of scrutiny over how they look. She indicated that such scrutiny about her looks has made her more conscious about her weight.
Beth Rigby Education
Rigby attended Beaconsfield High School, a girls’ grammar school. Rigby graduated with a first class in social and political science from Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge. She went on to gain a master’s degree in economics and development studies from the Institute of Latin American Studies at the University of London.
Beth Rigby Nationality
Beth is a British Nationality.
Beth Rigby Parents
She has not disclosed any information about her parents.
Beth Rigby Siblings
Beth has not given to the general public or the media any information about her siblings.
Beth Rigby Husband
She is married to Angelo Acanfora. Her husband worked as a graphic designer but became a stay-at-home dad in 2016.
Beth Rigby Children
Beth and Acanfora are have two children.
Beth Rigby Sky News
Beth works for Sky News since 2016, initially as senior political correspondent, before being promoted in July 2018 to deputy political editor. In February 2019 she was appointed political editor and took up the post on 12 April, 2019. Previously she worked for Financial Times as a graduate trainee in 1998. Her roles at the newspaper included hedge fund correspondent, retail correspondent and consumer industries editor.
In December 2020, Rigby was criticised for breaching London’s tier 2 coronavirus restrictions by attending a restaurant to celebrate the birthday of Sky presenter Kay Burley, and was taken off air until March 2021. Rigby had offered to resign over the breach, later saying, “it was potentially damaging for the channel… it had upset my colleagues, and I felt absolutely wretched about that”. John Ryley, the head of Sky News, declined her offer to resign.
Following Laura Kuenssberg’s announcement of her departure as BBC News’ political editor, Rigby was associated with the position. Rigby presents a talk show on Thursday nights on Sky News called Beth Rigby Interviews, which launched in March 2022. According to Andrew Billen of The Times, Rigby will stay on as Sky News’ political editor until at least the next general election.
Beth Rigby Salary
Beth annual salary is estimated to be USD 60,000.
Beth Rigby Net Worth
Beth net worth is estimated to be USD 600,000.
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