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BBC to cut 2,000 jobs

Interim Director-General Rhodri Talfan Davies informed staff of the significant downsizing during an all-staff call on Wednesday.

The corporation cited rising inflation and a widening gap between income and operating costs as the primary drivers for the restructuring.

The move comes just weeks before former Google executive Matt Brittin is set to take over as director-general.

Unions have condemned the 'brutal' cuts, warning that the reduction in personnel will inevitably impact the quality and scope of the BBC's programming.

BBC planning major cuts to workforce Sky News — Apr 15, 20:45 PM
BBC to slash up to 2,000 jobs in cost-cutting drive to make £500m savings The Standard — Apr 15, 19:12 PM
BBC to Cut Almost One in 10 Staff in a Bid to Tackle “Significant Financial Pressures” The Hollywood Reporter — Apr 15, 18:29 PM
BBC reveals plans to cut 2,000 jobs in biggest downsize in 15 years Manchester Evening News — Apr 15, 16:05 PM
BBC to cut 2,000 jobs in major restructure The Independent — Apr 15, 14:27 PM
BBC plans 2,000 job cuts in biggest downsize in 15 years RTE — Apr 15, 14:27 PM
BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in next two years to save €575ml from operating costs Euronews — Apr 15, 17:35 PM
BBC Announces Plan to Cut Around 2,000 Jobs The New York Times — Apr 15, 17:03 PM
BBC announces 2,000 job cuts to reduce costs AP News — Apr 15, 16:15 PM
BBC plans to cut 2,000 jobs to reduce costs by about 10% over next 2 years The Independent — Apr 15, 16:15 PM
BBC announces up to 2,000 layoffs in next two years Le Monde — Apr 15, 16:08 PM
BBC to cut 2,000 jobs as it makes major move to downsize The Independent — Apr 15, 14:17 PM

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British Broadcasting Corporation
British public service broadcaster

Rhodri Talfan Davies
British television executive

Matt Brittin
British rower and businessman

United Kingdom
Island country in north-west Europe