BBC asks Singapore bureau staff to reapply for jobs in restructuring effort
straitstimes.com — February 5, 2025, 01:01 PM UTC
The BBC has asked 12 staff members in its Singapore bureau to reapply for new positions as part of a global restructuring effort. This change aims to enhance live and breaking news coverage from the region. Affected employees can compete for 11 new roles but may face retrenchment. The restructuring will impact the News Channel team and the Work and Money team, which covers business news in Asia-Pacific. This move follows a similar job reapplication process at HSBC. The BBC's restructuring is part of a broader plan to cut 500 jobs by March 2026 to save costs amid financial pressures.