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BBC World Service receives £20 million to fight misinformation



03/15/2023 - 09:25



The U.K. Department of Foreign, Commonwealth, and International Development revealed a one-time donation of £20 million (or roughly $24.13 million) to the BBC World Service.



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Elliott Brown
The money is designated "to safeguard all 42 language services of the World Service for the next two years and to fight misinformation," according to a statement from the ministry.

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly commented, "As the international broadcaster most trusted around the world, the BBC World Service is a crucial source of accurate and unbiased news, analysis, and discussion in 42 languages for 365 million people around the world."

"This one-time payment will allow the BBC World Service to continue playing a crucial role in fighting terrorism and keep its unrivaled status as the world's largest international broadcaster."

source: bbc.com