BBC boss warns of compulsory redundancies as first phase of cuts revealed
Summary
The BBC is planning major job cuts and will cancel some TV programmes as part of a large cost-saving plan. The new director general, Matt Brittin, said about 2,000 jobs could be lost over three years to save £500 million, with an emphasis on focusing more on digital audiences.Key Facts
- BBC will cut jobs, with about 700 roles gone in corporate divisions and 550 in news, nations, and content divisions.
- Overall, up to 2,000 jobs may be lost over the next three years.
- The BBC aims to save £500 million during this period.
- Some entire BBC programmes will be cancelled to help reduce costs.
- The BBC’s spending on commissioning new content will fall by about £80 million next year.
- The number of senior leaders will be reduced by at least 10%.
- The BBC plans to focus more on audiences using digital platforms like YouTube.
- These are the largest cuts at the BBC in over ten years and come during uncertain times for the broadcaster.
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