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The Press Association (PA) could cut up to 50 jobs as a result of the closure of Teletext, the national news agency has confirmed. In July Teletext owner Daily Mail & General Trust announced that the 'loss-making' analogue television services would be closed in January 2010 - two years earlier than previously planned.

The Press Association, which handled some outsourced editorial and production work for the service, will enter a period of collective consultation with affected staff in news and sport production, a spokesperson from the company said today.

"A restructure of these departments [Teletext] is proposed that, if implemented, would see a loss of up to 50 posts," the statement said.

In a memo to staff, Paul Potts, chief executive of the PA, said that cuts to Teletext services will have a 'significant impact' on the agency's business.

"However, let me stress the company will continue to focus on new opportunities in the market and we will use our very best efforts to minimise potential job losses," he said.

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