[interestednovice]

In Ben’s case, it’s probably simply that he doesn’t want to move to Salford, so has applied for a job in London (which just so happens to be the NC).

Although they say he will continue with network, it’s likely a couple of permanent positions will be created in Salford for “One presenters”, and Ben (possibly others who have indicated they’d be interested) will travel up for the One if/when needed for a day or two - probably as cover when the main presenters take holiday. There is precedent for this, of course. Susannah Reid never lived in Salford when she presented Breakfast there, and she was open about going back and forth on the train.

Just one reason why the fragmentation of the news department, in my view, is silly and not cost effective.