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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Charlotte McLaughlin

Financial ‘crunch point’ has put BBC World Service in jeopardy, says Chairman

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The Chairman of the BBC said the BBC World Service is in “jeopardy” after the broadcaster has seen funding cuts.

Richard Sharp added the “case is strong” for government to consider “taking back control” of funding the service which faces “financial pressures” that have brought it to a “crunch point”.

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