BBC World Service 2025-10-28
2025-10-28
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The Institute for Global Prosperity and CreativePower have produced a report on the impact of the BBC World Service, which reaches 320 million people globally and is trusted by 75%. In India alone, 75 million people rely on the BBC.
What steps are being taken to provide sustainable funding for the BBC World Service? The Government's support for the World Service as a soft power asset should be maximised, given its global reach and trust. How will this opportunity be leveraged?
A 31% increase in Government funding for the World Service was provided this year. Funding allocations for the next three years will be announced in due course. The charter review starting next year is seen as a way to establish funding streams. We are working with the BBC World Service on innovation to ensure it reaches further.
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Specifics about sustainable funding guarantees and leveraging opportunities were not fully addressed.
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Senior Russian journalists exiled due to Putin's clampdown on free media are still providing accurate reporting for those who need it most. They often face threats from rogue states.
Will the Minister commit to sustainable funding guarantees for our soft power and continue to support these courageous journalists, who move countries and are threatened?
Support for the work of the BBC World Service is echoed. The Minister will visit Broadcasting House to see its innovative funding programs. Echoing support for journalists exposing global conflicts.
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Commitment to sustainable funding guarantees was not provided.
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