BT Confirms 7,731 Job Cuts Amid Cost Reductions
BT confirmed its workforce fell by 7,731, with most cuts at Openreach as fibre network construction slows and cost reductions continue.
On November 5, 2026, BT confirmed that its workforce had fallen by 7,731 to 90,000, excluding staff in its international business. The reductions are already completed, with Most of the cuts have been at BT’s Openreach division. At Metaintro, we track layoffs, store closures and return-to-office mandates in our layoffs tracker.
How Many Jobs Has BT Cut?
The announcement describes a reduction over the period since March, rather than a newly scheduled round of dismissals: BT has cut almost 8,000 jobs since the end of March as it pushes ahead with sweeping cost reductions across the business.
The exact reported workforce change is fallen by 7,731 to 90,000, excluding staff in its international business.
Which Business Has Been Most Affected?
The main concentration of reductions is Most of the cuts have been at BT’s Openreach division as the buildout of its fibre network slows.
Separately, the international operation is being spun out in a joint venture with the US telecoms company Verizon.
Why Is BT Reducing Its Workforce?
Alongside slower fibre construction, the cuts reflect a drive to slash billions in costs by 2030.
The financial update also states that The huge cuts helped BT increase its pre-tax profit by 12% year on year to £1.1bn in the six months to the end of September.
What Should Affected Workers Do Next?
Request written confirmation of your employment status, notice arrangements and any proposed departure terms before making decisions about your next role.
Gather employment documents, payslips and benefit information, and keep personal copies somewhere you can access independently of work systems.
Update your résumé with relevant skills and achievements, without including confidential information, and prepare examples that demonstrate your experience.
Review your immediate budget and job-search priorities, and seek qualified advice about any agreement you are asked to sign.
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People Also Asked
Q: Are These Completed Job Cuts?
A: Yes. The update states that BT has cut almost 8,000 jobs since the end of March.
Q: Does The Workforce Figure Include International Staff?
A: The reported total is 90,000, excluding staff in its international business.
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