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BBC set for more job cuts amid ‘significant financial pressures’

The BBC is set to cut up to 2,000 positions over the next two years

The Independent UK · Sep 24

BBC announces 41 job cuts across sports department amid £2.6m savings drive

The sports cuts form part of a wider BBC restructuring programme which could see up to 2,000 jobs axed

Evening Standard · Sep 24

BBC boss concedes real prospect of strikes over pay and job cuts

Matt Brittin says ‘cupboard is bare’ after staff reject average 2.1% pay rise in dispute

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9

Doctor Who Christmas special might not air because BBC can’t find new lead star

Festive episode is ‘hanging in the balance’ after Ncuti Gatwa’s sudden exit

The Independent UK · May 26

BBC apologises to staff over N-word inclusion as Bafta announces comprehensive review

Chief content officer Kate Phillips tells staff she is ‘so sorry’ racial slur by Tourette campaigner was not edited from recorded broadcast

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24

BBC takes ‘full responsibility’ for airing racial slur at Baftas

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The Independent UK · Feb 24

BBC boss apologises to staff for ‘distressing’ racial Tourette’s slur at Baftas

The racial slur was ‘aired in error’ on Sunday evening, says Kate Phillips, the corporation’s chief content officer

The Independent UK · Feb 24

BBC boss apologises to staff over failure to edit out racial slur at Baftas

A note from a senior BBC boss, sent to staff, said: ‘We take full responsibility for what happened.’

Evening Standard · Feb 24

BBC confirms Doctor Who future after end of Disney partnership

Disney will no longer partner on future seasons of Doctor Who, concluding a deal that previously provided a significant budget for the programme. Zai Bennett, CEO of BBC Studios Global Content, affirmed the BBC's commitment to ensuring Doctor Who has a “long and flourishing life” despite the end of the…

The Independent UK · Feb 10

BBC boss on why Strictly may not go for a ‘big name’ to replace Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly

Chief Content Office says her inbox has been ‘inundated’ with requests to be considered for the coveted hosting gig

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025