Sky, the Comcast-owned broadcaster, is poised to axe approximately 900 positions across the UK as it pivots from launching new products to refining existing offerings and battling US streaming rivals.

Roughly 600 positions are anticipated to disappear within the group's operations, the FT initially revealed, with remaining personnel potentially reassigned, subject to consultation outcomes commencing this week, as reported by City AM .

Staff received notification on Tuesday, with technology-centred teams likely to face the heaviest cuts.

Sky currently employs around 23,000 individuals in the UK and has already eliminated roughly 3,000 positions since 2023, predominantly in conventional roles including satellite dish technicians, as the firm has transitioned from satellite television

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