Huw Edwards addresses rumours he's been handed redundancy letter by BBC
Much-loved BBC presenter Huw Edwards has addressed rumours that he has been handed a redundancy letter by the broadcaster.
Reports overnight said that the newsreader was one of several stars to be handed letters asking if they would consider voluntary redundancy in a bid to reduce costs.
Alongside Edwards, the likes of Reeta Chakrabarti, Sophie Raworth and Clive Myrie were said to have received letters.
However, Edwards is heading nowhere, as he has responded to returns of his future being in doubt online.
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Posting a picture of himself and his mum enjoying some champagne, the TV presenter wrote: "Reality check. A standard HR exercise by @BBCNews (one of many over the years) is just that.
"A standard invitation to consider applying for voluntary redundancy. Nothing more. As my mam says, don’t believe everything in the papers."
Philippa Busby – the BBC’s managing editor of news and current affairs – issued a letter in which previous changes by the broadcaster were noted.
According to MailOnline, the managing editor penned: "As you will be aware, in 2022 we announced a number of changes across BBC News which have meant that some colleagues have been placed at risk of redundancy, including some colleagues in presenter roles."
An unidentified newsroom source told the publication: "The email is addressed to all senior news presenters and presenters on the band immediately below. Everyone got it on the same day."
A BBC spokesperson told LADbible: "This isn’t about any new job cuts - it’s a standard HR exercise relating to savings we’ve announced previously - and it’s not targeting any individuals; we have to send it to everyone who’s at the same grade.
"We’re looking for expressions of interest in redundancy, not offering it, and it’s not the case that any or everyone who came forward would be accepted."
Edwards was praised by viewers last year for leading the BBC's coverage of the Queen's death.
The presenter was live on air when he held back tears as he confirmed news of the Queen’s passing and shared a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Many praised Edwards for his respectful and professional coverage during a tragic day for the nation, with some even calling for him to receive a knighthood.
One Twitter user wrote: “King Charles give Huw Edwards a knighthood! What a consummate professional, calm, sombre.”
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