The BBC has announced it will close the linear broadcast channels BBC Three, BBC Scotland and BBC Radio 4 Extra in spring 2027 as part of efforts to save £500m over two years.
Sky News – UK The closures are announced as the corporation continues to try to save £500m over two years.
BBC News – UK The closures are announced as the corporation continues to try to save £500m over two years.
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BBC News – UK The UK will deploy RAF Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia in a defensive role to protect cities and infrastructure from escalating attacks by Yemen's Houthi militia, the Ministry of Defence announced. The warplanes will not be used to attack the Houthis. Saudi Arabia separately cancelled its 2026 'Davos in the Desert' investment conference amid the attacks.
Sky News – UK The head of UK Counter Terrorism Policing said they consider Iranian state involvement "highly likely".
Sky News – UK Fraser Kilpatrick is accused of killing Shona Stevens close to her home in North Ayrshire 32 years ago.
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