The British government is on the verge of ensuring that the UK drifts into complete insignificance. BBC World Service has more than 300 million listeners each week and a glorious reputation. Get a grip people. Value is not the same as price. https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/feb/10/bbc-world-service-funding-tim-davie?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
BBC World Service faces funding cliff edge in seven weeks, says Tim Davie

As trust in Russia and China’s state broadcasters grows, director general warns of the dangers of cutting back the service

The Guardian
@sellathechemist the World Service is actually greatly superior to the domestic BBC.
@timwaterman Agreed. And the production teams are tiny compared to Radio 4 and paid less.
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Any concerted action mbers of UK public can join?
@SusiArnott @timwaterman No idea. Writing to MPs might be a start.