STV to cut 60 jobs and plans one news programme for Scotland

The programme would be presented from Glasgow and incorporate news reporting from across the country.

STV has announced it is cutting around 60 jobs as part of cost-saving measures following a drop in advertising revenue and a deterioration in the content commissioning market.

The Glasgow-based broadcaster says the cuts represent 10% of the company’s workforce and is seeking to make savings worth £2.5m by the end of next year.

It also announced plans to replace its central belt and north of Scotland news with a single programme presented from Glasgow that will incorporate news reporting from across the country.

The move requires permission from the regulator Ofcom and a consultation is expected to begin shortly.

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