BBC axes hundreds of news and TV jobs in £500m savings drive (opens original article in a new tab)

BBC is cutting 550 jobs in news and TV/radio departments as part of £500m savings plan, including £80m content spending cuts and channel reviews. Union warns of negative impacts on programming and public service mission.

• BBC announces 550 job cuts in news and TV/radio roles as part of £500m savings plan
• BBC plans to cut £80m from content spending and review broadcast channels due to shifting audience habits
• Union warns cuts will harm BBC's ability to fulfill public service mission and affect programming quality