Sky News · September 2026

• distancing verbs: 'claims', 'says', 'posts'
• scare quotes around Trump's assertions ('permanent', 'would love to see')
• selection of controversial or erratic actions (renaming New Mexico, banning booze, UN outburst)
• framing as disruptive or antagonistic (trade war escalation, antagonise meeting)

Coverage is largely factual and includes some neutral or positive items (e.g., 'excellent' meeting, 'very productive' Xi talks), but the overall selection and framing lean critical. No overtly hostile language, but consistent skepticism.

• domestic political horse-race framing (leaks, by-elections, donations)
• neutral attribution of quotes to UK political figures
• no evaluative language about Britain as a country
• selection mixes institutional, political and trivial UK news

Bundle is a general UK news mix; 'GB' as a country is not the direct subject of evaluative framing. Headlines are largely factual/attributive, so stance toward the country is effectively neutral rather than positive or negative.

• Framing US actions as aggressive or unilateral ('trade war escalation', 'bans Canadian booze', 'calls for the end of the UK')
• Using distancing or ironic framing around Trump's claims ('says', 'Did Trump reveal...', 'How friendly was...')
• Highlighting diplomatic friction and criticism from allies (Carney's dig, UK not backed over Falklands)
• Selection of stories that foreground controversy (media bans, secret operation, Putin invite)

Coverage is largely about Trump's actions and statements, not the US as a whole; some headlines are neutral or factual (e.g., plane crash, Ireland visit). The negative tone is directed at the Trump administration's conduct, which may not fully represent the outlet's stance toward the US as a country. Mixed signals include neutral reporting of events and no overtly positive framing.

• Treats Burnham as a major national figure: 'Burnham's cabinet', 'Burnham's big Israel gamble'
• Quotes him authoritatively and directly: 'Burnham tells Sky News', 'Burnham confirms', 'Burnham says'
• Foregrounds his international standing and rapport with Trump: 'Trump on Burnham: He's a natural businessperson'
• Frames his policy moves as significant and consequential, not as failures

Coverage is largely factual and event-driven, with some framing that elevates Burnham's profile. No hostile or delegitimising language. The 'Israel gamble' headline hints at risk but does not clearly criticise. Overall, the outlet treats him as a credible, prominent political actor, hence a mild positive stance.