BBC to Cut 550 Jobs and Reduce Commissioning Spend by More Than $100 Million as Part of Savings Plan, New Director General Says
New BBC director general Matt Brittin has outlined the first phase of his savings plan for the broadcaster, which includes cutting jobs, commissioning spend and already existing programs. In a memo to staff on Wednesday, Brittin — a former Google executive who started in the post last month — announced that 550 roles would be […]
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