A major overhaul at the BBC: broadcaster cuts 2,500 jobs
Since the British government has decided against raising the radio license fee, the public broadcaster BBC is being forced to implement tough cost-cutting measures. The broadcaster, which is primarily funded by license fees, plans to cut 2,500 jobs and sell its London television headquarters.
As the British government has decided against raising the radio license fee, the public radio and television broadcaster BBC is being forced to make tough cost-cutting measures. The broadcaster, which is mainly financed by license fees, wants to cut 2,500 jobs and sell its London television headquarters. The reason for the cutbacks is a funding shortfall of two billion pounds (4.8 billion Swiss francs).
There will be a smaller BBC with a greater focus on quality, said Director General Mark Thompson in a statement released in London. Ten percent less programming will be produced over the next six years. In addition, the largely separate radio, television and online services will be merged into a joint newsroom.
Because new jobs are being created at the same time, the bottom line is that around 1,800 jobs will be lost, the BBC announced on Thursday. The unions have announced strikes for the coming weeks. The BBC currently employs a total of 23,000 people.
There will be a smaller BBC with a greater focus on quality, said Director General Mark Thompson in a statement released in London. Ten percent less programming will be produced over the next six years. In addition, the largely separate radio, television and online services will be merged into a joint newsroom.
Because new jobs are being created at the same time, the bottom line is that around 1,800 jobs will be lost, the BBC announced on Thursday. The unions have announced strikes for the coming weeks. The BBC currently employs a total of 23,000 people.
