The BBC is to cut 2,000 jobs as it tries to reduce costs by 10% over three years, sources have said.
Staff were told of plans to cut roles in a meeting on Wednesday afternoon.
The cuts mark the biggest round of BBC redundancies in almost 15 years as the corporation seeks to save millions amid “substantial financial pressures”.
It comes as former Google boss Matt Brittin prepares to take over as director-general from Tim Davie next month.
The BBC, predominantly funded through the annual licence fee, has faced pressure over value for money as it faces competition from streaming giants like Netflix and Disney+.
Earlier this month, the licence fee rose to £180 per year.
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