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
According to a Freedom of Information request, the broadcaster risks ‘losing global influence’ amid recent budget cuts
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As trust in Russia and China’s state broadcasters grows, director general warns of the dangers of cutting back the service

Ministers see urgency of west’s declining influence, but funding for institutions such as BBC World Service is tight

Reducing budget would involve closing parts of institution promoting UK soft power abroad, leaving gap for Russia to push…

Cross-party committee says service is ‘jewel in crown of UK’s soft power’ but is diminished by poor governance

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has issued a scathing report into the state of the World Service is losing out to propaganda…

Ministers consider reforming licence fee model after ‘grinding’ cuts to corporation’s budget