(Central News Agency, London, 15th - comprehensive foreign report) The UK's Financial Times reported today, citing informed sources, that the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) will cut hundreds of positions in its core news division next week, marking the first stage of the organization's wider job reduction plan.

The Financial Times stated that BBC departments are being asked to reduce costs by approximately 10%, part of a broader cost-cutting initiative expected to result in around 2,000 job cuts across the entire organization, saving hundreds of millions of pounds.

The BBC's news division will be the first to announce its job reduction plan next week. Reuters was unable to immediately verify this report. (Translator: Kao Chao-fen / Reviewer: Chen Cheng-chien) 1150615

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  • Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
  • Category: 人事
  • Organizations: Financial Times / Reuters