BBC announces 2,000 job cuts to reduce costs
AP News
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The BBC plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs to save 10% of its annual budget.
The national broadcaster announced the layoffs on Wednesday.
They mark the biggest cuts at the BBC in more than a decade.
Interim Director-General Rhodri Talfan Davies said that the reductions are driven by inflation and economic pressures.
The cuts come as former Google executive Matt Brittin is set to become director-general next month.
The BBC is funded by a license fee.
The broadcaster is both a beloved and oft-criticized cultural institution.
The Labour government promises sustainable funding but hasn't ruled out changes.
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