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Carla Feric

BBC reveals cuts to content division amid ‘significant financial pressures’

BBC Broadcasting House in London (Ian West/PA) - (PA Archive)

The BBC has revealed it is facing “significant financial pressures” as the corporation plans to decommission TV shows and reduce its development spend amid its sweeping cuts.

In an internal note sent to staff, seen by the Press Association, chief content officer Kate Phillips outlined the proposed savings which aim to reduce the corporation’s spend on commissioning by £80 million in the 2027 to 2028 financial year.

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