BBC research reveals global influence and status as top UK cultural export
Recent global audience research from UK public broadcaster BBC has revealed its unmatched international impact.
BBC WS director on competition in the international media market
BBC News’ Global Director on why the UK government should fully fund the World Service and filling the gap left by USAGM.
Licence fee increase for the BBC
The licence fee which funds the BBC will be modestly increased this year, while a further funding review is conducted.
Budget boost for BBC World Service
The UK government has announced a funding increase for the BBC World Service in its latest budget, which the broadcaster has welcomed.
BBC & Channel 4: The future of the UK’s public service media
While Channel 4 has been given a new 10-year licence, serious concerns for secure funding remain, as do they for the BBC World Service.
Jonathan Munro to become BBC News Global Director
Currently Director of Journalism and Deputy CEO of BBC News, Jonathan Munro will take up the post of BBC News Global Director from September.
BBC World Service reveals for the first time that 310 of its journalists are working in exile
Ahead of World Press Freedom Day, the BBC is announcing for the first time that over 300 World Service journalists are working in exile.
BBC World Service launches “Dars”
Dars is the first multi-platform education series for Afghan children barred from school, available via the BBC News Afghanistan channel.
The Trusted News Initiative creates Asia-Pacific network
Partners in the Trusted News Initiative (TNI) have agreed to expand its global representation by creating a regional Asia-Pacific network.
BBC files UN complaint about online violence towards women journalists
It is the second appeal in two months the BBC World Service has made to the UN regarding fears about the safety journalists face in Iran.