BBC World Service Head Pledges to Keep Government at Arm's Length

The head of the BBC World Service said she is determined that a major funding injection from the government will not be allowed to compromise the broadcaster's independence as it expands into countries including Russia and North Korea. Five years ago, the government announced that as a cost-cutting measure it would no longer fund the World Service. But in a defense review last month it changed tack and pledged 289 million pounds ($433.5 million) of government money over five...

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