The BBC is planning to cut up to 2,000 jobs, impacting approximately 10% of its 21,500 staff. This marks the largest downsizing of the public service broadcaster in almost 15 years.
The cuts were announced by the acting director-general on Wednesday, citing “significant financial pressures” requiring a swift response. The BBC aims to reduce costs by £500 million as it navigates challenges to its funding model.
Funded by a public license fee, the BBC reports that 94% of UK adults utilize its services monthly. The planned redundancies will affect “almost one in 10” employees.
These changes precede Matt Brittin’s upcoming role as director general next month, replacing Tim Davie.