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- BBC announced up to 2,000 job cuts to save £500 million over two years.
- Director-general Matt Brittin said 550 news, TV and radio cuts aim to save £160 million.
- BBC will cut 41 sports department roles to reduce duplication and simplify operations.
- BBC plans to drop 350-400 hours of audio content by next financial year end.
- The National Union of Journalists warned the cuts could lower content quality and licence-fee support.
