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<p>The BBC’s proposal to merge BBC News and BBC World News means that the BBC will
continue to provide a 24 hour news channel both domestically and abroad. This forms
part of the BBC’s plan announced on 26 May to keep the BBC relevant and offer value
to all audiences in an on-demand age, with a particular focus on plans to build a
digital-first BBC.</p><p>We believe the recent licence fee settlement is a fair settlement
for the BBC, which will see the BBC continue to receive £3.7bn in annual public funding
to deliver its Mission and Public Purposes and continue doing what it does best. We
recognise the BBC, just like individual households, businesses and other organisations
across the UK, is having to make difficult financial decisions. But the BBC is operationally
and editorially independent from the government, and decisions over its spending and
services are a matter for them.</p><p>The Government strongly values the BBC’s work
in promoting UK values globally through its independent and impartial broadcasting.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office will also continue to provide the
BBC World Service with £94.4m p/a for the period 2022-2025.</p><p> </p>
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