The BBC has announced plans to cut 2,000 jobs, a move described as 'savage' by employees during an all-staff phone call held on April 15. This decision is part of a broader strategy to reduce costs by 10% over the next three years amid ongoing financial pressures. The impending job losses have caused significant panic among staff, with one employee likening the situation to 'Hunger Games,' where workers feel they must fight for their positions. The BBC's interim director-general, Rhodri Talfan Davies, acknowledged the challenging news and emphasized the need for careful planning. The cuts come as the BBC prepares for its new director-general, Matt Brittin, who will take over on May 18. The National Union of Journalists has criticized the plans, warning that such drastic measures undermine the BBC's ability to deliver quality journalism and programming. As the broadcaster faces competition from streaming giants like Netflix and Disney+, it has also raised its annual licence fee to £180.