Tim Davie

Director-General of the BBC

Timothy Douglas Davie is a British media executive who became the director-general of the BBC in September 2020; he announced his resignation on 9 November 2025 amid allegations against the corporation of editorial bias. He was previously the acting director-general of the BBC in November 2012 following the resignation of George Entwistle, until April 2013. He is set to step down on 2 April 2026, before being replaced as director-general on 18 May 2026 by Matt Brittin.

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BBC to cut 2,000 jobs

The BBC will eliminate 2,000 positions in its largest round of layoffs in over a decade to address a growing budget deficit.

BBC planning major cuts to workforce Sky News — Apr 15, 20:45 PM
BBC plans 2,000 job cuts in biggest downsize in 15 years RTE — Apr 15, 14:27 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 2,000 jobs in major restructure The Independent — Apr 15, 14:27 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 to cut 2,000 jobs as it makes major move to downsize The Independent — Apr 15, 14:17 PM
BBC reveals plans to cut 2,000 jobs in biggest downsize in 15 years Manchester Evening News — Apr 15, 16:05 PM
BBC Layoffs to Impact 2,000 Jobs as Part of Major Cost-Cutting Plan Variety — Apr 15, 14:10 PM
BBC to cut 2,000 jobs in major restructure The Independent — Apr 15, 14:38 PM
BBC to cut 2,000 jobs as they plan to cut costs over three years Mirror — Apr 15, 14:12 PM
BBC to cut 2,000 jobs after ‘savage’ phone call with staff The Standard — Apr 15, 15:32 PM
BBC to cut 2,000 jobs after ‘savage’ phone call with staff Belfast Telegraph — Apr 15, 15:32 PM
BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest downsize in 15 years The Guardian — Apr 15, 13:24 PM
BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in major cost-saving revamp Irish Independent — Apr 15, 13:47 PM
BBC Scotland jobs at risk as '2000 roles at broadcaster set to be axed' The National — Apr 15, 13:57 PM
BBC to cut 2,000 jobs as organisation tries to reduce costs ITV — Apr 15, 14:33 PM
BBC to cut one in 10 jobs in radical downsizing Irish Times — Apr 15, 13:27 PM
BBC Announces Plan to Cut Around 2,000 Jobs The New York Times — Apr 15, 17:03 PM
BBC announces up to 2,000 layoffs in next two years Le Monde — Apr 15, 16:08 PM
BBC to axe 2,000 jobs in largest restructuring in 15 years Times Of India — Apr 15, 16:34 PM