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BBC To Cut 900 Jobs As New DG Tim Davie Warns “The Future Of A Universal BBC Can No Longer Be Taken For Granted”

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Peter White Television EditorTim Davie has laid out his priorities for the BBC in his first speech after taking over as Director General.In the speech, Davie, who was formerly boss of commercial division BBC Studios, reveals that it is cutting 900 jobs in news and across the nations and regions as it looks to “further reduce duplication, layers and overheads”.He says the BBC is still “relevant” in millions of people’s lives across the UK but that as it looks to the future, “there is no room for complacency”.“The truth is that for all our extraordinary efforts there is significant risk.

If current trends continue we will not feel indispensable enough to all our audience. We must evolve to protect what we cherish.

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