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BBC chief Matt Brittin unveils a plan to cut £80M in commissioning spend in 2027–28 and £500M over the next three years, reviewing TV channels and radio networks, potentially cancelling programmes, and slashing 1,800–2,000 jobs (about 550 in News/Nations and 700 in corporate) as the corporation grapples with online audience shifts and a licence-fee funding gap.
BBC plans to cut 1,800–2,000 jobs over the next two years in a sweeping cost‑cutting drive, using a voluntary redundancy scheme and tighter controls on hiring, travel and consultants. The move aims to address a funding model the corporation calls unsustainable, as it pursues billions in savings, including outsourcing non‑content roles.
The UK government has launched a consultation to explore new funding options for the BBC, including advertising and subscription models, aiming to ensure its sustainability and independence while considering public opinion and maintaining trust. The current licence fee may be reformed or replaced, with options like advertising or a top-up subscription being considered, as part of the renewal of the BBC charter due in 2027.