BBC News at One to be broadcast from Salford

The News at One is to become the first national daily network TV news bulletin to be broadcast from outside London as part of the BBC’s Across the UK (ATUK) plan.

The move marks the latest phase in the BBC’s ATUK plan that aims to move power and decision-making across the country to better reflect, represent and serve all parts of the UK.

The expansion of BBC operations in Greater Manchester has been a major factor in catalysing the ongoing economic success of the local digital and creative sectors, both at MediaCityUK in Salford, and across the city-region.

Well-known BBC News presenters will front the lunchtime news from Salford including Ben Brown, Anna Foster, Tina Daheley, Jon Kay – and Sally Nugent, who will present the first edition on Monday 3rd June. The programme will also be extended to one hour – giving daytime viewers a more comprehensive view of the biggest stories of the day with greater depth, context and analysis. In addition to the main news agenda, the team will work closely with BBC Breakfast to feature more human interest stories – reflecting the communities across our nations.

Ahead of the first broadcast, the BBC is sharing photos and images of the new Salford News at One studio (pictured), which it will share with BBC Breakfast. The News at One will also be edited by BBC Breakfast editor Richard Frediani, who commented:

“I’m delighted to bring the News at One to Salford, where it will join forces with the brilliant BBC Breakfast team to create the first major weekday TV news bulletin to be produced and broadcast from outside London. In the extended programme, we’ll be serving daytime audiences with the best of BBC News – the biggest stories of the day, with more depth, context and analysis, and the expertise of BBC Breakfast to show more human-focused stories from across the UK.”

John McAndrew, Director of News Programmes at the BBC said:

“Moving the News at One to Salford to join BBC Breakfast delivers on our commitments to provide a news service that serves and reflects all communities across the UK, and support local talent and creative economies beyond London. The extended bulletin will bring the best of BBC News to a daytime audience – building on the success of the current bulletin and ensuring viewers have the best BBC reporting and analysis.”