BBC to cut 550 jobs in cost-saving drive, Telegraph reports

The BBC plans to cut 550 jobs and close some programmes as part of cost-saving measures under its new director-general, affecting around 2,000 roles over three years.

​The BBC, ​Britain's public service ‌broadcaster, will ​cut 550 jobs and close ‌some programmes as part of cost-saving plans under its new director-general, the Telegraph ‌reported on Wednesday, adding ‌that channels and radio networks were also under review.

The report said that ⁠staff ​would ⁠be told later on Wednesday whether their ⁠programmes were affected, while the cuts ​form part of wider plans to ⁠reduce around 2,000 jobs over ⁠three ​years, with BBC News expected to be hit hardest.

The ⁠BBC did not immediately respond to ⁠a ⁠request for comment