The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Media 60 - Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities 60 - Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities 60 - Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities
87 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
5 March 2009
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Channel 5, a television broadcaster, is to cut around a quarter of its workforce. The London-based company, which employs 354 people, is to cut 87 staff as it attempts to reduce costs to meet its falling advertising revenue. As of 8 March 2009 no details have been released as to when these jobs will be cut.
Eurofound (2009), Channel 5, Internal restructuring in United Kingdom, factsheet number 68444, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/68444.