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BBC rules out World-News Channel merger

July 14, 2016 12.14 Europe/London By Julian Clover

BBC Broadcasting HousePlans to merge BBC World News with its domestic counterpart the BBC News channel have been scrapped.

Staff at Broadcasting House in London were informed on Thursday morning at a meeting headed by director of news and current affairs James Harding.

The merger was one of six options on the table that were studied by BBC management. Detailed work, including a financial model, had already been carried out on the proposal that had opposition from both unions and audiences.

“Although there are strong arguments in favour of running a single news channel, we concluded that this would not be the best way of offering a UK audience and global audiences the news agenda that is most directly relevant to them,” a spokesperson told Broadband TV News.

The news was welcomed on Twitter by BBC News Channel presenter Martine Croxall who said managers were listening to staff efficiency ideas.

BBC News Channel & BBC World News safe from closure/merger. Managers listening to staff efficiency ideas. Big thanks to all who support us

— Martine Croxall (@MartineBBC) July 14, 2016

It’s thought the the two channels will now face a number of budget cuts.

There remains a number of hours shared between the two services including between 21.00 and 22.00 UK Time and again through the night.

 

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Filed Under: Newsline, TV Tagged With: BBC News Channel, BBC World News Edited: 17 July 2016 10:11

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About Julian Clover

Julian Clover is a Media and Technology journalist based in Cambridge, UK. He works in online and printed media. Julian is also a voice on local radio. You can talk to Julian on Twitter @julianclover, on Facebook or by email at jclover@broadbandtvnews.com.

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