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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Mark Sweney

Channel 4 to axe about 300 jobs in biggest layoffs in its history

Channel 4’s headquarters on Horseferry Road in Westminster, central London
Channel 4 employs 1,276 people according to its most recent annual report. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA

Channel 4 is poised to cut about 300 jobs – about a quarter of its workforce – in the biggest round of layoffs in its 43-year history, as the broadcaster seeks to dramatically cut costs.

Priya Dogra, who took over from Alex Mahon as chief executive in March, is to address an all-staff meeting on Wednesday on a wide-ranging review of Channel 4’s strategy and structure.

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