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BBC to axe 144 managers and freeze pay in the boardroom

The BBC will axe more than 100 senior managers and freeze the pay of its executive board in the next three years.

The BBC Trust announced the move as it tries to cut the corporation's £79 million executive remuneration budget by 25 per cent. It follows criticism from politicians over how much the broadcaster pays top staff.

Under the plans, 144 out of 634 senior managers will lose their jobs before 31 July, 2013. The suspension of bonuses for managers will continue.

Among those affected by the pay freeze will be Director-General Mark Thompson (on more than £816,000 a year ) and his deputy Mark Byford (on £459,000).

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