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if the BBC news channel is erm... rationalising its operation, would this not be the ideal opportunity for ITV to build a FAST channel, out of its regional and international operations, it seems this would be a USP over BBC /SKY. what extra money and resources would be needed? Maybe unknown talent which could then "graduate" to the national bulletins on the main channel.

Yes because famously rolling news requires zero money or resources. Why do you think the BBC News channel is being rationalised?

Because it's still crying about not getting guaranteed revenue? Less of the sarcasm, Genuine question though, what extra money and resources would theroretically be needed?