The BBC plans to axe two radio �stations � 6 Music and Asian Network � cut spending on imported shows and halve the size of its website, it is claimed today. The Times says the measures are part of the BBC’s strategic review to be unveiled next month.

Under the plan, the BBC intends to shrink overall services and focus more on quality over quantity. There have already been reports suggesting that the BBC will axe the digital radio stations 6 Music and Asian Network.

It has also been reported that the BBC will close BBC Switch and Blast!, leaving the lucrative teenage market to ITV and Channel 4. But BBC Three, which is aimed at 16 to 35-year-olds will not be touched.

The Times also reports that the BBC2 budget will be boosted by �25m and the channel will be directed to go upmarket. This will be funded by 25% reduction in the corporation’s budget of �100m for foreign acquisitions.