Exclusive: internal concerns raised over effect of proposals as broadcaster seeks to make £500m in savings
They also argue that UK viewers will see fewer regional stories at a time when local newspapers are declining, and that merging the channels might muddy the waters between the BBC’s public service and commercial activities – concerns some politicians share and which the culture select committee will question Davie about next month.
Staff, who are facing 70 redundancies, also want more details rather than the “engagement workshops”, “bespoke wellbeing sessions” and “‘in the moment’ telephone counselling” they were offered in an internal BBC email this week. They estimate that, in addition to the News channel’s 8 million to 10 million linear TV viewers, its content is heard, seen or read online by more than 25 million to 35 million people a week – more if footage used by local radio, regional television and iPlayer is counted.
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