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telegraph.co.uk

Britain losing influence as Russian and Chinese media outspend BBC

According to a Freedom of Information request, the broadcaster risks ‘losing global influence’ amid recent budget cuts

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According to a Freedom of Information request, the broadcaster risks ‘losing global influence’ amid recent budget cuts

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