In April 2021, News UK revealed that its planned television channel had been scrapped, with new plans to launch a streaming service instead. David Rhodes, who was due to spearhead the project, departed as chief executive of News UK Broadcasting and was replaced by Taunton.
In April 2021, News UK discontinued their planned TV channel in favor of developing a streaming service. David Rhodes, originally tasked with leading this project, left his position as chief executive of News UK Broadcasting and was replaced by Taunton.