BBC News staff to be hit hardest by major job cuts with 2,000 roles set to be axed
BBC News is facing significant job cuts, with up to 2,000 roles expected to be eliminated as part of a 15% cost reduction across the division. The director of news and content stated that most savings will come from staff reductions, as the broadcaster undergoes its largest downsizing in nearly 15 years. The changes come ahead of Matt Brittin taking over as director-general in May.
- ▪As many as 2,000 jobs are at risk in the BBC News division as part of a 15% cost-cutting plan.
- ▪Director of news and content Richard Burgess told staff that 'most of our savings are people.'
- ▪The job reductions represent the largest round of cuts at the BBC in almost 15 years.
- ▪Former director-general Tim Davie resigned in November following accusations of bias in a Panorama documentary.
- ▪BBC News staff will have the option to apply for voluntary redundancy, with further details expected in June.
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