BBC make major change to SPOTY as two new awards are introduced for first time

THE BBC has made a major change to their iconic annual Sports Personality of the Year awards. There will be two new awards at ...
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World Service

News & views from the BBC's international radio station. BBC News 01/11/2026 20:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World ...
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BBC faces real-terms funding freeze for World Service in UK Government deal, FT reports

The BBC faces a real-terms freeze in funding for the World Service from the UK government as part of an agreement close to being struck to pay for the broadcasting platform, the Financial Times ...
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BBC World Service to Cut 382 Jobs Amid Digital-First Push

The U.K. public broadcaster says seven more language services will become digital-only. By Georg Szalai Global Business Editor The BBC World Service has outlined plans “to accelerate its digital ...
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BBC World Service Taps Encompass, Zixi to Transition from Satellite to IP-Based Delivery

LONDON, UK—The BBC World Service is working with Encompass Digital Media and Zixi to transition the global distribution of its content from satellite to IP-based delivery, offering “unparalleled ...
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BBC World Service wins Gold for Best Network/Publisher at the 2026 British Podcast Awards

The BBC World Service has been crowned ‘Best Network/Publisher’ at the prestigious British Podcast Awards 2026. The BBC World Service took home the top organisational honour at the annual ceremony on ...