Netflix rival’s move also comes at ‘dangerous moment’ for
BBC, soon to lose its director general
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A new TV streaming service, Disney+, is to launch in the
UK earlier than scheduled in a move that underlines the increasing competition facing the BBC.
Disney had planned to launch the service on 31 March, but has now brought it forward a week to 24 March.