News · 17 June 2026

BBC cuts 550 jobs in £500m saving plan

These cuts are the initial phase of a larger £500m saving goal for the broadcaster over the next two years. BBC News interim CEO Jonathan Munro outlined proposals including ending Radio 4's The World Tonight and merging Newsnight's production team. Around 200 of the 550 job losses are in the news division, which will save about £25 million.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 June 2026 at 16:15

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