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BBC Plans 10% Cost Cuts Amid Funding Crisis

2/17/2026

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  • BBC Director-General Tim Davie announced plans to cut 10% of BBC costs over the next three years, aiming to save £400 million to £600 million.
  • The plan could include pay cuts for presenters on popular shows, including Strictly Come Dancing, which costs about £1 million per week to produce.
  • The BBC World Service could run out of funding in seven weeks without government support.