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The BBC is fighting for its life. Let’s use our voice to shape the BBC we want
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February 03, 2026

The BBC is fighting for its life. Let’s use our voice to shape the BBC we want

Ritula Shah, former presenter of The World Tonight on BBC Radio 4, understands the importance of the BBC. For our latest IBT Voices article, she explains how we can all have our say in a public consultation as the broadcaster goes into Charter renewal.

The Battle for the BBC’s Future
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January 05, 2026

The Battle for the BBC’s Future

The Government’s long awaited Green Paper on the future of the BBC was published last month, as the process of renewing the national broadcaster’s charter (finally) gets underway. Our Deputy Executive Director Gareth Benest gives his response.

How #TeamWater with MrBeast inspired a new generation of fundraisers
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December 01, 2025

How #TeamWater with MrBeast inspired a new generation of fundraisers

With over 450 million subscribers, MrBeast is YouTube's biggest creator. When he agreed to partner with WaterAid earlier this year, the NGO managed to inspire millions and exceed their fundraising targets, Jennie York, Executive Director of Fundraising and Communications at WaterAid UK writes.

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February 25, 2026

Briefing with the i Paper

We’ll be hearing from Emma Reynolds, World Editor at the i paper. Emma will talk to us about the paper’s approach to international news and the best way to pitch to her and her colleagues. The i paper has a strong track record of reporting international stories aimed at a mainstream audience.

Recent Reports

Behind the Screen – How streaming is changing public service media
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July 22, 2025

Behind the Screen – How streaming is changing public service media

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the UK’s Public Service Broadcasters (PSBs) in covering global events through current affairs and other factual programmes on television channels. To achieve this, we analysed the volume, originality, scheduling, genre, and geographic focus of international (non-news) factual programmes broadcast on the main seven UK public service channels – BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three, BBC Four, ITV 1, Channel 4 and Channel 5 – in 2023 and 2024.

Small World – International factual programming on public service channels
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April 02, 2025

Small World – International factual programming on public service channels

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the UK’s Public Service Broadcasters (PSBs) in covering global events through current affairs and other factual programmes on television channels. To achieve this, we analysed the volume, originality, scheduling, genre, and geographic focus of international (non-news) factual programmes broadcast on the main seven UK public service channels – BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three, BBC Four, ITV 1, Channel 4 and Channel 5 – in 2023 and 2024.

Decolonisation – the media challenge
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December 03, 2024

Decolonisation – the media challenge

IBT encourages NGOs to work with the media. But the two sectors are not always aligned. This report examines the media's stance on decolonisation. The report interrogates areas of divergence between the media and the charity sector before offering solutions forward. 

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The International Broadcasting Trust works with the media to ensure that UK audiences remain engaged with global issues.

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Ben Rayner
Executive Producer, Al Jazeera English