Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 13
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BBC's product development spending increasing, with significant investment planned for digital transformation.
Conclusion
The BBC’s spending on its product development has also declined, from £109 million in 2018–19 to £98 million in 2021–22 (in 2021–22 prices). However, due to the renewed focus on the growth of its digital products, the BBC has budgeted £116 million to spend within its product group in 2022–23 (in 2021–22 prices). This includes an extra £10 million announced as part of its digital-first plans through to 2025. After this, the BBC expects to invest up to an additional £50 million a year into transforming its use of data, personalisation and user experience.22
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 27 June 2023. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗