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Matt Brittin takes over as BBC director general – will the former Google exec’s tech world experience be right for the job?

The BBC started a new chapter on May 18 when Matt Brittin took over as director general. The former senior Google executive has come to the broadcaster at a time of profound change in both media and technology. While the worlds of media and big tech face different challenges, their…

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New BBC director-general issues warning over ‘difficult choices’ amid major job cuts

Matt Brittin said he found out about the BBC’s plans to axe 2,000 jobs at the same time as staff

The Independent UK

New BBC boss Matt Brittin says corporation will have to make ‘difficult choices’

The former Google boss also revealed that the BBC has begun working on changes regarding its output.

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Matt Brittin has taken the helm of the supertanker BBC, but there are plenty of icebergs in his way

First, the new DG will have to navigate staff cuts, culture wars and a sea of fake news, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

The Guardian - UK

New BBC director-general Matt Brittin warns of ‘tough choices’ amid savings plan

Matt Brittin, the new director-general of the BBC, has warned staff that "tough choices are unavoidable" as the corporation aims to make savings and "experiment more bravely". On his first day, Mr Brittin emphasised the need for "velocity and clarity" and a "sense of urgency" to better serve audiences, as…

The Independent UK

Monzo profits swell as bank cashes in on loans and paid plans

The bank, which was launched 11 years ago as a challenger to high street banking, said millions more customers joined in the past year.

Evening Standard

'Tough choices' ahead for BBC boss, but prioritising Scotland is an easy one

EARLIER this year, MSPs gave a damning verdict on the BBC insisting it must have more Scottish voices, be clearer on devolved and reserved issues and give Welsh and Gaelic equal status.

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The BBC’s licence fee is ‘unenforceable’ and ‘insufficient’. Here’s what could replace it

The £180 annual fee is under scrutiny as Matt Brittin takes up his role as the BBC’s new director-general

The Independent UK

Former Google executive Matt Brittin takes reins at scandal-hit public broadcaster BBC

Brittin replaces Tim Davie, who had held the BBC post since 2020. He resigned in November over a lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump.

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BBC staff strike as new director general warns of ‘tough choices’ on his first day

Matt Brittin begins task of finding budget cuts as World Service and Radio 4 journalists protest against plan to increase workloads

The Guardian - UK

What does the BBC director-general do?

Matt Brittin, the new man in the job, will oversee the editorial, operational and creative leadership of the broadcaster

The Independent UK

Josh Widdicombe drops major Strictly hint after 'being offered hosting job alongside Emma Willis'

The comedian, 43, impressed BBC bosses with his ‘deadpan wit’ during the auditions

Evening Standard

New BBC director-general tells staff: Tough choices are unavoidable

Former Google boss Matt Brittin has started his first day in the job.

Evening Standard

The four issues facing Matt Brittin as he starts tenure as BBC director-general

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The world needs the BBC more than ever, says new director-general Matt Brittin

He said he was ‘honoured’ and ‘humbled’ to be taking the job and had had a ‘really strong coffee’ and taken a ‘deep breath’ before his first day.

The Independent UK

The key challenges facing new BBC boss Matt Brittin: From Trump to public trust

The 57-year-old joins the corporation at a tumultuous time as it faces a 10 billion dollar lawsuit from US President Donald Trump.

Evening Standard

What issues will new BBC director-general Matt Brittin have to deal with?

The 57-year-old joins the corporation at a tumultuous time as it faces a 10 billion dollar lawsuit from US President Donald Trump.

Evening Standard

Former Google executive Matt Brittin to begin tenure as BBC director-general

Mr Brittin has said he joins the corporation at “a moment of real risk, yet also real opportunity”.

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The Guardian - UK

Can Matt Brittin save the BBC – and how should he do it? Our panel’s advice for the new boss

He is not a programme-maker or a politician, but he must rapidly develop a feel for both disciplines – and the stakes could not be higher, says our panel

Evening Standard

BBC job cuts have had ‘strong effect’ on staff – Lisa Nandy

Up to 2,000 jobs are set to be cut across the corporation.

Evening Standard

BBC to slash up to 2,000 jobs in cost-cutting drive to make £500m savings

The biggest round of BBC job cuts in almost 15 years are being set in motion as former Google boss Matt Brittin prepares to take over as director-general

Evening Standard

BBC reveals plans to cut 2,000 jobs in biggest downsize in 15 years

The Corporation recently revealed plans to reduce the team behind the coverage of national occasions.

The Guardian - UK

BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest downsize in 15 years

Announcement comes before Matt Brittin replaces Tim Davie as director general next month

Evening Standard

Final day as BBC director-general for Tim Davie

Mr Davie will be replaced by interim director-general, Rhodri Talfan Davies, on April 2, before former Google boss Matt Brittin steps in on May 18.

The Independent UK

BBC director-general to leave post in shadow of Scott Mills scandal

Tim Davie steps down on Thursday after five-and-a-half years in the top job

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