BBC faces criticism from MPs for shifting budgets from local radio to regional online services, impacting older people and lacking a clear plan for £700m outside London by 2028.
BBC faces criticism from MPs over 'reducing services for older people' as it moves budgets from local radio to regional online services as part of the Across the UK (ATUK) programme. Public Accounts Committee (PAC) warns BBC lacks a clear plan on how to spend £700m outside London by March 2028. PAC's inquiry raises concerns that BBC did not fully understand the risks and impacts of the changes made to ATUK's scope, with potential disadvantages to certain groups.
April 16, 2024
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