BBC to cut hundreds of jobs in Britain in news division downsize, FT reports
- The BBC plans to cut around 2,000 jobs as part of a major cost-cutting programme, with the news division expected to be the first affected and asked to reduce spending by about 15%, higher than the 10% target for other parts.
- Staff reductions are expected to form a major part of the savings, primarily affecting salaries within the news division.
- Licence fee evasion and households not needing a licence have caused a combined loss of over £1 billion and a decline in active licences from 26.2 million in 2017 to around 23.8 million in 2026.
- The BBC aims to invest in growth areas like iPlayer and YouTube content while negotiating with ministers about the licence fee's future, including possible charges on streaming services.
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The British television station BBC reported on Monday that it plans to cut hundreds of jobs as part of a large reduction in its workforce, which could result in the loss of some 2,000 jobs, almost one in ten, to save millions of pounds. Several of the company’s departments have received guidelines for major cuts under the new spending plans, which could allow the company to save up to £500 million (about €578 million) for the next two years, acc…
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