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The director of the BBC World Service has quit over 'deep concerns' about its future, if it is hit by further spending cuts.
Liliane Landor, who has run the international branch of the broadcaster for three year, will be stepping down in July amid reports of a £500million blackhole in the companies finances.
But in a message written to colleagues she issued a stark warning about the 'immense pressure' the company is facing, adding that she is 'deeply concerned about the operational capability of the World Service if additional cuts continue to weaken it further'.
In 2022 the World Service was forced to cut 382 jobs as part of its plans to move to a digital-led service, that would save around £28.5m.
Liliane Landor, who has run the international branch of the broadcaster for three year, will be stepping down in July
In 2022 the World Service was forced to cut 382 jobs as part of its plans to move to a digital-led service, that would save around £28.5m
A move it blamed on 'high inflation, soaring costs, and a cash-flat licence fee settlement have led to tough choices across the BBC'.
