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Another update from Jake Kanter.  Paul Royall, Executive News Editor of the 1, 6 and 10 is to oversee the launch of the merged channel.

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Update: Am told Paul Royall, editor of BBC1's flagship 1pm, 6pm, and 10pm bulletins, is stepping away from his role to oversee the launch of the BBC's merged UK and World news channels. He is covering for Jess Brammar, who is off on mat leave.

This would be because the previous bod brought in to oversee the merger walked a matter of minutes after hanging his coat up in the US office… 

Again: making it up as they go along.