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THE BBC has issued redundancy letters to just a few of its most popular presenters – including old newsreader Huw Edwards.
Cash-strapped executives safe asked just some of the broadcaster’s finest known in the event that they’re in voluntary redundancy as fragment of a fee-cutting procedure.
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The letters – circulated thru a mass email to top-earning skill on TV and radio – was sent to top BBC Info host Huw Edwards, who is paid larger than £450,000 a Twelve months.
TV stalwart Edwards, 61, received reward for his composure after announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth to the area last Twelve months, and no longer too long in the past signed a brand new three-Twelve months take care of the broadcaster.
An email sent by BBC Info editor Philippa Busby reportedly quizzed senior on-camouflage personnel in the event that they “would fancy to take care of in thoughts potentially leaving the BBC below voluntary redundancy”.
Diverse excessive-profile figures targeted for redundancy by the ailing broadcaster encompass Mastermind host Clive Myrie, newsreader Sophie Raworth and Today programme host Prick Robinson – all paid larger than £250,000 a Twelve months.
Any redundancy fee may per chance perhaps perhaps be capped at £150,000 – making it no longer likely leading figures will settle to recede.
Insiders told the Mail on Sunday the toddle had sent already low personnel morale plummeting, branding the letters “uncomfortable”.
The redundancy letters are knowing to be linked to fee-cutting measures launched by Director-General Tim Davie last Twelve months.
The BBC mentioned: “We’re buying for expressions of pastime in redundancy, no longer offering it, and it’s no longer the case that any or all individuals who came forward may per chance perhaps perhaps be current.”
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