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BBC boss concedes real prospect of strikes over pay and job cuts

Matt Brittin says ‘cupboard is bare’ after staff reject average 2.1% pay rise in dispute The BBC’s director general has conceded there is a real prospect of strikes at the broadcaster, as he faces a continuing dispute…

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The GuardianSep 9, 2026, 2:18 PM

BBC boss concedes real prospect of strikes over pay and job cuts

Matt Brittin says ‘cupboard is bare’ after staff reject average 2.1% pay rise in dispute The BBC’s director general has conceded there is a real prospect of strikes at the broadcaster, as he faces a continuing dispute over pay and pushes ahead with plans to cut as many as 2,000 jobs. In a call with staff on Tuesday, Matt Brittin faced a series of questions over the corporation’s plans for huge cuts , as well as pay talks in which staff rejected an average 2.1% salary increase. Continue reading...

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