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New BBC director-general Matt Brittin warns of ‘tough choices’ amid savings plan

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMatt Brittin, the new director-general of the BBC, has warned staff that "tough choices are unavoidable" as the corporation aims to make savings and "experiment more bravely". On his first day, Mr Brittin emphasised the need for "velocity and clarity" and a "sense of urgency" to better serve audiences, as the BBC plans to cut 2,000 jobs and reduce costs by 10% over three years. He outlined his three key areas of focus: making the case for the BBC ahead of charter renewal, ensuring editorial excellence, and increasing "velocity" through savings and simplification. Mr Brittin takes the helm during a turbulent period for the broadcaster, facing a significant lawsuit from a US President and ongoing debates about the future of the licence fee. His predecessor, Tim Davie, resigned following controversies including the aforementioned lawsuit and other editorial and conduct issues within the corporation. Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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