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BBC World Service Objectives, Priorities and Targets
01 February 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the Objectives, Priorities and Targets (OPTs) for the BBC World Service Licence set until 2025.
Action Requested
The Government has already announced an £20m uplift to the World Service over two years, protecting all 42 language services. The minister will meet the BBC Chair annually to discuss the services and performance report.
Key Facts
- The BBC World Service is the world's largest international news provider broadcasting in 42 languages.
- Global audience targets for the World Service are set at 303m for 2023/24 and 306m for 2024/25.
- In March 2023, the Government announced an £20m uplift to the World Service over two years.
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