BBC Announces Major Cuts, Ending HARDtalk and Asian Network News

The BBC plans to cut 185 roles in its news division as part of a strategy to save £24 million, impacting key programs and staff.

The BBC will close the long-running interview program HARDtalk in March 2025, ending nearly three decades of in-depth journalism.
Plans include shutting down the Asian Network's bespoke news service, with a shift to Newsbeat bulletins instead.
The corporation aims to achieve £700 million in annual savings by 2026, necessitating the closure of 500 jobs across the BBC.
BBC News will see a net reduction of 130 positions, despite creating 55 new roles to support digital and live content.
National Union of Journalists criticizes the cuts as damaging to journalism's diversity and credibility in the UK.