BBC News to cut more than 100 roles in £5.5M savings drive
Director of news Rachel Jupp told staff in an internal email that the closures will save £5.5 million ($7.4M) over the coming months.
BBC News will close more than 100 roles over the coming months to save £5.5 million ($7.4M), according to Deadline. Rachel Jupp, the BBC's director of news, announced the plan in an internal email to staff.
The £5.5 million takes BBC News's running total contribution to £30.5 million of the £51 million it has been asked to save. Jupp said further details would be disclosed in early 2027, after a review of costs across BBC News.
That review will look at how the division uses presenters across video, audio and digital, and at how to get value from long-form journalism, planning and commissioning.
In October 2026, 110 role closures were announced in BBC Media Tech, the division that powers online services including iPlayer. The wider BBC savings target stands at £500 million, an expansion of a previous goal worth £1.5 billion.
The broadcaster's funding pressure is long-running: 94% of the UK population use the BBC every month, but fewer than 80% pay the £180 annual licence fee.
Quick answers
How many jobs is BBC News cutting?
BBC News will close more than 100 roles over the coming months.
How much will the BBC News cuts save?
The closures are expected to save £5.5 million ($7.4M), taking BBC News's running total contribution to £30.5 million of its £51 million savings requirement.
When will more details be announced?
Rachel Jupp said further details will be disclosed in early 2027 after a review of costs across BBC News.