U.K. Broadcaster Channel 4’s Plan to Cut 28% of Workforce Prompts Parliamentary Scrutiny: ‘Today’s News Will Be Deeply Worrying’
Channel 4’s plans to cut over a quarter of its workforce are set to be scrutinized by a parliamentary committee. The British public service broadcaster confirmed Wednesday it planned to slash around 340 roles, equivalent to 28% of its headcount, within the next few months. The move is partly aimed at protecting the network’s already […]
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