World Jul 01, 2026 · 1 min read

BBC staff fear strike action inevitable after anger at 1% pay rise offer

Unions reject proposed below-inflation increase which comes as corporation prepares to cut thousands of jobsBBC staff fear a strike is on the horizon at the broadcaster after anger over a below-inflation pay rise offer made amid plans to cut thousands of jobs.There is widespread consternation among...

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by Michael Savage Media editor
BBC staff fear strike action inevitable after anger at 1% pay rise offer

Unions reject proposed below-inflation increase which comes as corporation prepares to cut thousands of jobs

BBC staff fear a strike is on the horizon at the broadcaster after anger over a below-inflation pay rise offer made amid plans to cut thousands of jobs.

There is widespread consternation among staff at the offer of a 1% increase, seen as derisory given that inflation is running at almost three times that level.

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