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BBC Three and BBC Scotland TV channels to be shut down next year

The Guardian World Tuesday 20 October 2026, 13:24 UTC By Press Association 1 min read
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Corporation announces broadcast closures and job losses in effort to find savings of £500mUK politics live – latest updatesThe BBC will close BBC Three, BBC Scotland and BBC Radio 4 Extra linear broadcast services in spring 2027 as part of cost-cutting measures. In addition, about 100 jobs will be cut at BBC News, as the corporation faces pressure to make savings of £500m by 2028.

Corporation announces broadcast closures and job losses in effort to find savings of £500m

The BBC will close BBC Three, BBC Scotland and BBC Radio 4 Extra linear broadcast services in spring 2027 as part of cost-cutting measures.

In addition, about 100 jobs will be cut at BBC News, as the corporation faces pressure to make savings of £500m by 2028.

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