Huw Edwards hits back after BBC hands main presenters redundancy letters
Huw Edwards has hit back after claims that the BBC has sent redundancy letters to many of its main newsreaders in a bid to cut costs. The presenter, who appears on BBC News at Ten, has addressed the controversary claiming that it is in fact just a 'standard HR exercise'.
The offer had been dished out by Philippa Busby, the interim managing editor of news and current affairs, and sent to stars of BBC1 and Radio 4, reports The Mirror. The Mail on Sunday initially broke the news on April 15, sharing details of the alleged letter sent by Ms Busby. While a source in the newsroom told the publication: “The email is addressed to all senior news presenters and presenters on the band immediately below. Everyone got it on the same day.
A spokesperson said: “This isn’t about any new job cuts - it’s a standard HR exercise relating to savings we’ve announced previously - and it’s not targeting any individuals; we have to send it to everyone who’s at the same grade.
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