BBC announces another 70 job cuts amid coronavirus-related financial strain
The BBC has announced a further 70 job cuts in BBC News on top of the 450 announced earlier this year.
The broadcaster said that increased financial pressure because of the coronavirus pandemic means the total number of job losses in BBC News will rise to around 520.
Director of BBC News and Current Affairs Fran Unsworth said: “Covid-19 has changed all of our lives. We are still covering the most challenging story of our lifetimes.
“During this crisis audiences have turned to BBC News in their millions and I’m incredibly proud of what we, as a team, have been able to achieve.
“But if we don’t make changes, we won’t be sustainable. This crisis has led us to re-evaluate exactly how we operate as an organisation. And our operation has been underpinned by the principles we set out earlier this year – fewer stories, more targeted and with more impact.
“We’re aiming to reach everyone, every day. For BBC News to thrive, and for us to continue to serve all our audiences, we have to change.”