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<p>The BBC is editorially and operationally independent from the government and the
government cannot intervene in its day-to-day decisions, including those taken about
its brand and reputation internationally.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>However,
the Government recognises that the BBC sets the international benchmark for quality,
producing outstanding television, radio and online programmes and services that are
exported throughout the world. We also support the BBC's mission to bring high quality
and impartial news to global audiences, including where free speech is limited.</p><p><strong>
</strong></p><p>That is why the government ensured that the Charter gave the BBC a
purpose of reflecting the United Kingdom, its culture and values to the world and
ring-fenced a minimum spend of £254m on the World Service until 2021/22.</p>
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