# BBC Cuts 100 Jobs

> BBC News cuts 100 jobs to save £5.5m as staff face redundancies.
- Title: BBC Cuts 100 Jobs · Deadline | Shortify
- Summary: BBC News cuts 100 jobs to save £5.5m as staff face redundancies. BBC News will cut over 100 roles to save £5.5 million ($7.4M) amid staff redundancies.
- Keywords: bbc, bbc news, redundancies, job cuts, savings plan, news director, entertainment, culture, Cuts, 100, Jobs, Deadline
- Source: Deadline — https://deadline.com/2026/10/bbc-news-cutting-100-jobs-1237168457
- Author: Jake Kanter
- Published: 2026-10-20T12:53:21+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bbc, bbc news, redundancies, job cuts, savings plan, news director, entertainment, culture
## BBC News Cuts
BBC News told staff on Tuesday that the division will close more than 100 roles over the coming months, saving £5.5 million ($7.4M).
## Rachel Jupp Announces Plan
Rachel Jupp, the BBC’s new director of news, announced the savings plan in an internal email, telling staff: 'I know this will be very difficult news for those affected.'

> I know this will be very difficult news for those affected
## Minimising Redundancies
She added: 'We will continue to work closely with colleagues and trade unions throughout the consultation process and will do everything we can to minimise the need for compulsory redundancies.'
## Key takeaway

BBC News will cut over 100 roles to save £5.5 million ($7.4M) amid staff redundancies.