#bbc-world-service

#bbc-world-service

Using Britain's defence budget to fund the BBC World Service risks subordinating its journalism to government national security aims, undermining editorial independence.

BBC seeks defence budget funding for the World Service, arguing media monitoring and anti-disinformation work qualify as national security to avoid major cuts.

The BBC World Service faces significant challenges from state-controlled media and funding cuts, while its role as a truth beacon is under threat.