BBC to cut 550 jobs in cost-saving drive

The BBC, Britain's public service broadcaster, ​will cut 550 ‌jobs and close some programmes as part of cost-saving ​plans under its ​new director-general, the Telegraph reported ⁠on Wednesday, adding ​that channels and radio ​networks were also under review.

The report said that staff would ​be told later ​on Wednesday whether their programmes were ‌affected, ⁠while the cuts form part of wider plans to reduce around ​2,000 jobs ​over ⁠three years, with BBC News expected ​to be hit ​hardest.

The ⁠BBC did not immediately respond to a request ⁠for ​comment.

-Reuters