The BBC has shared further details about its plans to merge BBC News and BBC World News - with the broadcaster revealing that the new channel is set to launch next year.
It had been announced earlier this year that the BBC intends to launch a brand new channel, which will replace the existing UK and international news channels that it runs.
The broadcaster has now confirmed the merged channel will be called BBC News and is expected to launch in April 2023 as part of plans to create a "digital-led" organisation.
It will be broadcast around the world, providing licence fee payers in the UK with ad-free access to a "huge range" of international coverage not previously been available.
The BBC - which provided the latest details of the merger just a few days ago - however said that its plans are now "subject to consultation with staff and trade unions".
The broadcaster has confirmed that the merger will result in 70 job cuts within UK operations, whilst creating 20 roles - on and off screen - in Washington, D.C.
It's understood that there will be fewer high-profile staff with the title 'chief presenter,' while correspondents are to be given more opportunities for on-air presenting.
The BBC said the rebooted BBC News channel will feature new flagship shows built around high-profile journalists, with it broadcast from London during UK daytime.
The channel - broadcast from Singapore and Washington DC at other times - will include a new team who will provide "universally available coverage of global breaking news".
And "when relevant" there will be a domestic-only stream for UK-specific news events to ensure audiences get the best live video coverage of national news.
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BBC News Digital Director Naja Nielsen said: "Our aim is to create the best live and breaking video news service in the world - on our web pages, our apps, on BBC iPlayer and on our new TV news channel."
"The way audiences consume news is changing. In recent years we've seen a huge surge in audiences coming to our live coverage, with tens of millions following live pages when big stories and events unfold," they further commented.
Naja added: "We are investing in new capability to cover breaking news stories, and our news channel and digital teams will work hand in hand to bring the best journalism to audiences both at home and abroad."
The Mirror approached the BBC for comment.
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