BBC staff strike as new director general warns of ‘tough choices’ on his first day
Matt Brittin, the new director general of the BBC, has warned staff of unavoidable tough choices as he begins his tenure. His first day coincided with a strike by journalists protesting against increased workloads. The BBC is facing significant financial challenges, prompting Brittin to seek budget cuts and implement changes in programming delivery.
- ▪Matt Brittin has taken over as the BBC's new director general and is facing immediate challenges.
- ▪Journalists from the World Service and Radio 4 staged a strike in response to plans for increased workloads.
- ▪Brittin aims to find budget cuts of 10% and implement dramatic changes in programming delivery.
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Matt Brittin has suggested he will push for some dramatic changes in how the BBC delivers its programming. Photograph: Chris J Ratcliffe/ReutersView image in fullscreenMatt Brittin has suggested he will push for some dramatic changes in how the BBC delivers its programming. Photograph: Chris J Ratcliffe/ReutersBBCBBC staff strike as new director general warns of ‘tough choices’ on his first dayMatt Brittin begins task of finding budget cuts as World Service and Radio 4 journalists protest against plan to increase workloadsMichael Savage Media editorMon 18 May 2026 08.08 EDTLast modified on Mon 18 May 2026 08.09 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMatt Brittin, the BBC’s new director general, has warned staff that “tough choices are unavoidable” under his tenure, as his first day…
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