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flag UK increases BBC World Service funding by £33M over three years to combat disinformation and support global journalism.

flag The UK government will boost funding for the BBC World Service by £33 million over three years, adding £11 million annually, as Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announced. flag The 8% increase, part of a broader effort to counter disinformation and support independent journalism in restricted regions, brings the FCDO’s contribution 42% higher than in 2024-25. flag The BBC welcomed the move, highlighting its role in delivering trusted news to over 300 million weekly listeners, especially in countries like Iran facing internet shutdowns. flag Despite the funding clarity, concerns remain over long-term sustainability, governance, and digital transformation, with the BBC continuing to push for full government funding during upcoming charter negotiations.

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