Linear channels axed in latest round of BBC cuts

The BBC has confirmed the closure of BBC Three, BBC Scotland and BBC Radio 4 Extra linear broadcast services in Spring 2027. The BBC says it needs to make “tough decisions” due to the sustained financial pressures facing the organisation and must make savings of £500 million by 2028. The changes were announced to staff […]

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