NBC News to lay off London bureau staff ahead of divorce from MSNBC, CNBC: report
1. NBC News begins layoffs as part of restructuring before its split from MSNBC. 2. Deeper job cuts are anticipated, causing anxiety within NBC News staff. 3. Comcast plans to spin off cable assets into a new company, Versant. 4. Versant will focus on digital growth while NBCUniversal retains streaming and studios. 5. NBC reported $7 billion in revenue but faces declining cable profits.