Good morning britain 'facing job losses' as itv makes huge cost-cutting move

A MEETING WILL BE HELD THIS AFTERNOON WHERE PRODUCTION TEAMS AND TALENT WILL BE UPDATED ON THE PLANS 11:00, 20 May 2025 Good Morning Britain is reportedly on the brink of job cuts amidst a

significant cost-cutting movement of ITV's Daytime offerings. Teams and on-screen talent are set for a crucial briefing this afternoon, according to The Sun. It is reported the meeting

will lay out the latest on the proposed changes. READ MORE The Traitors' Mollie Pearce shares first photo with new famous boyfriend Inside sources suggest a potential merger between the

GMB and ITV News crews, which could see the programme produced by ITN. Heavyweights such as Susanna Reid, Ed Balls, and Kate Garraway are expected to retain their positions despite the cost

reductions. These cost-saving measures at ITV come hot on the heels of earlier announcements to trim down on popular soaps. A new approach will be adopted from January 2026, with Coronation

Street and Emmerdale airing condensed half-hour instalments every weeknight. Article continues below During last week's AGM, while fielding questions about potential acquisition talks,

ITV chairman Andrew Cosslett was compelled to defend the company's share value. He stated: "If someone approaches the company with an offer to talk, that's something we have

to take seriously because we're representing your interests, and it's very clear from the room that there is a high level of interest in the share price and the value of the

business. "So we have to accommodate any requests and conversations that take place. But our current strategy is very clear and it's making the best of what we have in

combination."