The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has issued a scathing report into the state of the World Service is losing out to propaganda outlets
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The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has issued a scathing report into the state of the World Service is losing out to propaganda outlets
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Cross-party committee says service is ‘jewel in crown of UK’s soft power’ but is diminished by poor governance
The corporation has been hit by a series of scandals in recent months, leading up to the resignation of director general Sir Tim…
The current funding agreement between the BBC and the government expires at the end of this month.
Broadcaster warns that it won’t survive due to ‘permanent and irreversible’ trends in viewing habits
Reducing budget would involve closing parts of institution promoting UK soft power abroad, leaving gap for Russia to push…
As trust in Russia and China’s state broadcasters grows, director general warns of the dangers of cutting back the service
