BBC News Cuts Programs and Presenter Roles as Part of £500M Savings Plan
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Jake Kanter
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Summary
BBC News is implementing significant cost-cutting measures as part of the BBC's broader plan to save £500M ($670M) over three years. The cuts include canceling Radio 4's long-running program "The World Tonight" (a 56-year-old institution), reducing the number of permanent hosts on the flagship "Today" program from five to four by not replacing presenter Amol Rajan, and reviewing chief presenter roles. Acting BBC News CEO Jonathan Munro communicated the cuts to staff via email, following director-general Matt Brittin's warning about "tough choices" ahead.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledBBC News has announced a detailed package of content cuts after director-general Matt Brittin warned earlier on Wednesday that savings measures would involve 'tough choices.'
In an email to the newsroom, acting BBC News CEO Jonathan Munro told journalists that shows including Radio 4's The World Tonight, a 56-year-old institution, are going to be canceled.
BBC News is also not replacing Amol Rajan as a presenter on Radio 4's Today, one of the biggest news shows in the UK.
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