World Service chief quits with warning over cuts after Mark Urban announces he is leaving the BBC
Mental health sicknotes to be harder to get as PM tries to cut £69bn benefits bill
In an internal memo explaining her decision, Ms Landor wrote: “I remain deeply concerned about the operational capability of the World Service if additional cuts continue to weaken it further.” “Instead, we have transformed, restructured and innovated, driven by a clear vision for a digital future that we are actively working to implement.”“The essence of the World Service in English and 42 languages needs to be protected. It must be able to retain its distinctive universal voice regardless of how deeply it integrates into the wider BBC News framework,” she wrote.
The reach of its television service fell 19 per cent to 105 million while in radio it dropped nearly a quarter, falling 24 per cent to 121 million. Studios, the BBC’s commercial wing, is also set to axe up to 13 roles in its Kids production department, with fewer hours of children’s programming being commissioned.cuts, along with the relocation of an extended BBC News at One to Salford, will make a £7.5m contribution to a plan to cut spending by £500m.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Fire service boss admits she's never spoken to victims of harassment at her serviceITV News revealed firefighters from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service took pictures of dead women and shared the images on WhatsApp groups.
Read more »
Welcome to the new BBC.comBBC.com – the BBC's international website – has had a makeover
Read more »
BBC comedy quietly axed as star says 'it's over' and fans are furiousThe show which first aired on BBC Two in 2016, has been axed by the BBC
Read more »
Gladiators fans spot problem at end of final as they say 'BBC funding issue'BBC Gladiators fans said 'fund the BBC' after spotting the problem
Read more »
Inside the Kremlin, Putin’s official home and nerve centre of the warStep inside the Kremlin and see what goes on inside...
Read more »
Inside BBC Breakfast star Jon Kay's family life with wife and childrenThe presenter's wife used to be on the small screen
Read more »