BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs, save £500m
NewsBytes April 16, 2026 02:39 AM
BBC plans 10% cuts, leadership change

The BBC plans to shrink its budget by 10% by 2029, with most cuts kicking in from April 2027.
There's also a leadership shake-up: former Google executive Matt Brittin is set to step in as director general after Tim Davie and Deborah Turness stepped down following a documentary controversy.
Meanwhile, how the BBC gets its funding (a £180 annual license fee) is under review as the government looks for ways to keep it sustainable for the future.

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