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The ten-episode series delves into the family dynasties behind some of the most famous names in global business. The first two episodes will be available from Monday 23 March ...

Readers respond to an editorial on the funding threats to a vital source of information and comfort provided by the BBC Your editorial on the predicament facing the BBC World Service (The Guardian ...

It’s great to have the chance to be part of this critically important conversation. We all know: a free press is a crucial part of any well-functioning democracy. It’s a subject I have talked about at ...

BBC World Service is expanding its news offer with the launch of a pilot Polish-language news website, BBC News Polska, and its content on social channels. Going live from June 24th, the website will ...

The International Development Committee of the UK House of Commons has launched a new inquiry on the future funding of the BBC World Service. BBC World Service provides news to radio, TV and digital ...

BBC World Service has been given a funding boost in the UK budget. The budget document said: “In 2025-26, the settlement provides an increase in funding to the BBC World Service, protecting existing ...

The BBC uses Auto-Recognition “off-air reporting” software from Soundmouse to manage the music reporting across some BBC services. In this scenario the entire service is monitored by the software, the ...

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the UK House of Commons will hold a scrutiny session on the BBC World Service at 10am on Thursday January 8th 2026, taking evidence from senior BBC officials ...