BBC Scotland chief warns further cuts could put programmes at risk

BBC Scotland boss Hayley Valentine has warned that further cuts are likely, saying the corporation believes there are more savings to be made. The cuts could put familiar programmes at risk, as the BBC faces financial pressure and changing audience habits.

The BBC Scotland TV channel is due to close, with content moving to iPlayer, and its flagship News at Seven programme will be scrapped; the changes are expected to save up to £2 million. Valentine said she would not announce further cuts before the end of the year, but could not rule them out later. Radio Scotland Breakfast has also faced scrutiny after listener numbers reportedly fell by 37.5 per cent following a rebrand.