[Keith]

It would feel respectful to Kirsty for the programme to change after she leaves but sadly I suspect finances will have to come first - especially with more significant cuts needed across the organisation.

Think it's reasonable to assume that the cut to Newsnight and extension of the One are most likely to come in April, with the start of the next financial year.

I'm guessing the BBC will also be hoping for the Huw Edwards situation to be resolved, one way or another. The same applies for the 5 news channel presenters, as freelancers are apparently proving costly.