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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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Mark Thompson suffers from "forced hand syndrome",a very painful condition caused by his stubborn resistance to cost cutting and the general cleaning up of the rotten BBC,he always looks like a bulldog chewing a wasp.
- Paul Kew, Bent Kent in Broken Britain., 29/10/2009 16:06
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"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)"
No pay rise - That's going to make life tought for them isn't it!!!!!!!
- Malcolm, London, 29/10/2009 14:38
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At last a start, not quick enough though you lot at BBC Ivory Towers, do it NOW
- P Staker, London, 29/10/2009 14:11
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Broadcasting standards have fallen steadily since Mark Thompson was appointed. They are now at gutter level and deeply offensive to viewers. He further insults those of us who pay his salary by describing his most foul mouthed presenter as "talented". As well as a reduction in salary he needs lessons in standards of decency.
- R.F.York, Yorks, UK, 29/10/2009 13:38
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