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Channel 4 to axe about 300 jobs in biggest layoffs in its history

Trade News UK sterling-and-streets note (2026-09-08): Channel 4 is poised to cut about 300 jobs – about a quarter of its workforce – in the biggest round of layoffs in its 43-year history, as the broadcaster… Primary source: original at The Guardian (theguardian.com).

Channel 4 to axe about 300 jobs in biggest layoffs in its history

Channel 4 is poised to cut about 300 jobs – about a quarter of its workforce – in the biggest round of layoffs in its 43-year history, as the broadcaster seeks to dramatically cut costs.

Priya Dogra, who took over from Alex Mahon as chief executive in March, is to address an all-staff meeting on Wednesday on a wide-ranging review of Channel 4’s strategy and structure.

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