BBC Staff Strike as New Director General Warns of 'Tough Choices' on His First Day The arrival of Matt Brittin, the BBC's new director general, has been met with a strike by journalists from the World Service and Radio 4.
The walkout is not just about proposed cuts or shift patterns; it's about the direction the corporation will take under Brittin's leadership.
Brittin, a seasoned executive from Google, emphasizes the need for "velocity and clarity" in responding to changes in the media landscape.