[Keith]

Even if these reports are true and there are plans to bring back a full UK daytime news service, does the BBC even have enough staff for it?
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The BBC can't suddenly replace that lost off air experience so quickly can it?

It's worth noting though that the News Channel has had several UK opt-outs with a presenter on the balcony in the past year. Presumably some skeleton crew have had to be available to provide this service. One assumes that these staff may be redeployed for the proper UK daytime service.