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BBC boss warns of compulsory redundancies as first phase of cuts revealed

Broadcast channels under review and 10% of senior leaders to go as part of drive to cut £500m in costs

Entire BBC programmes will be scrapped and compulsory redundancies will be necessary as part of sweeping cuts at the corporation, its new director general, Matt Brittin, has told staff.

The former Google executive also announced he was reviewing the BBC’s broadcast TV channels and radio network, as audiences continue to switch to online content.

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Jun 17, 2026 BBC Matt Brittin Television industry

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