By Richard Guttridge,Tianna Corbin

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Presenter Kate Garraway has expressed her worries about the extensive budget reductions at ITV , which are set to impact its soap operas and daytime television from 2026. It was earlier revealed that over 220 employees are facing job losses, with significant scheduling overhauls planned throughout the network. The comprehensive modifications include Lorraine being shortened to a 30-minute format for 30 weeks annually, while Loose Women will similarly broadcast for 30 rather than 52 weeks. Meanwhile Good Morning Britain , which recently saw many viewers issue a complaint, will be lengthened and produced by ITV News at ITN. Kate, 58, has shared her thoughts on the financial reductions and whether she feels anxious, especially as she now depends on a sole income after her husband Derek Draper’s death last year following his struggle with long Covid, reports Birmingham Live . She told The Sun: “It’s all change across ITV daytime. All I know at the moment is that it’s happening in January. The show is getting longer and the gang on screen have been told that they want the audience to feel it’s the same viewing experience. So, for us, it feels like business as usual.” Kate added: “I had a trial run of solo income from the second Derek got sick, then after he came home I had exponential outgoings to fund his care. All I can say is, I have even more admiration for single mothers. “I’ve talked a lot with [fellow GMB presenter] Ranvir Singh, who’s always been a single mum. I don’t know how she’s done it – mentally, financially and physically – for so long. “There’s definitely a feeling when you’re in a marriage like mine that it’s a team. Now, there’s a shift, and it’s not fun. But it happens to a lot of people and you just get on with it.” Kate shared her positive outlook and noted that whilst her children remain happy, she understands the need to work through difficulties to prevent getting stuck in a cycle of sadness. She went on to say: “And there’s lots of things I’ve got that are exciting. Without wiping away everything that’s happened, the kids are happy. I do feel positive. But you have to be able to navigate it all, otherwise you get locked in a sad place.” Kate has remained a central figure in the Good Morning Britain presenting team since the programme launched in 2014, anchoring Thursday and Friday editions with various co-hosts including Richard Madeley, Ed Balls, Adil Ray, and Robert Rinder. The major shake-up at ITV was first revealed in May, with Kevin Lygo, Managing Director of ITV’s Media and Entertainment Division, explaining that the restructure would allow the network to serve viewers more effectively whilst freeing up resources for investment in additional content. Part of his statement read: “These changes also allow us to consolidate our news operations and expand our national, international and regional news output and to build upon our proud history of trusted journalism at a time when our viewers need accurate, unbiased news coverage more than ever. ” He further stated: “Daytime has been a core element of ITV’s schedule for over 40 years and these changes will set ITV up to continue to bring viewers award-winning news, views and discussion as we enter our eighth decade. Good Morning Britain is available to watch on ITVX.