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BBC confirms three broadcast closures in drive to save £500 million

BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra will stop linear broadcasting in spring 2027, as the corporation pursues £500 million in savings and cuts news jobs.

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BBC sets out closures under £500 million savings drive

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BBC Three faces second broadcast closure in a decade

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BBC Scotland television channel to move online

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Around 100 BBC News jobs to be cut

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  1. BBC News Proposes Cutting More Than 100 Jobs, With BBC Three Set to End Its Broadcast
    The Wrap TV
  2. Katie Razzall: BBC closures make business sense, but far more savings are needed
    BBC News
  3. BBC Three and BBC Scotland Set to Close In Broadcaster’s Latest Cost Cuts
    The Hollywood Reporter
  4. BBC Three and BBC Scotland TV channels to be shut down next year
    Latest news, sport and opinion from the Guardian
  5. BBC Three Among Linear Services Set to Close as Broadcaster Looks for Savings
    Variety Movies