Government invests in BBC World service as cuts reduce other departments
BBC services around the world will be bolstered by an additional £85m contribution to the broadcaster’s budget following a cash injection from the government.
The UK government has committed the fee to “build the global reach of the World Service” and globally “increase access to news and information,” especially in the Middle East, Africa, Russia and North Korea. As a result, £34m will be delivered in 2016/17, rising to £85m in 2017/18.
Tony Hall, director-general of the BBC, said: “I warmly welcome today’s announcement. It’s fantastic news. This new funding is the single biggest increase in the World Service budget ever committed Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
