Journalism job cuts in 2026 roll on

Reach is planning to cut about 220 editorial jobs and create 60, a net loss of around 160, while BBC Sport is reportedly axing 41 roles for a net loss of 36, Channel 4 plans to cut more than a quarter of its workforce, and McClatchy has cut over 90 roles. Press Gazette's rolling tracker found at least 3,434 UK and US journalism job cuts in 2025.