BBC to Cut Hundreds of News Jobs as 2,000-Role Downsizing Looms
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Updated · Reuters · Jun 15
BBC to Cut Hundreds of News Jobs as 2,000-Role Downsizing Looms
3 articles · Updated · Reuters · Jun 15
Summary
Hundreds of BBC jobs in its core news division are set to be cut next week, the Financial Times reported, making news the first unit to unveil the broadcaster’s restructuring.
About a tenth of costs have been targeted for cuts across departments, with the wider plan expected to eliminate roughly 2,000 roles.
Hundreds of millions of pounds in savings are driving the overhaul, according to the report, though Reuters said it could not immediately verify the details.
The move points to a broader retrenchment at Britain’s public broadcaster as it pushes through one of its largest cost-cutting programs.