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Annual Report and Accounts

Our assessment of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s performance over the last 12 months

Each year we publish our Annual Report and Accounts which contains our assessment of how we have delivered our mission and public purposes and the extent to which the commitments set out in the Annual Plan, as well as regulatory and other commitments, have been met.

This year’s Annual Report and Accounts provides details on some of our cultural, social, and economic achievements during 2024/25.

  • White and pink text on a black background reads 4.5bn hrs spent viewing ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer in 2024/25, up 883 million year-on-year
    Digital consumption of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ content significantly increased this year with nearly 10% more requests on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer, and the platform was the UK’s fastest-growing long-form video-on-demand service in 2024/25
  • White text on a black background reads 94% of UK adults use our services on average per month
    94% of UK adults use our services on average per month (84% per week)
  • White text on a black background reads 99% of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s original content is made in the UK
    99% of our original content is made in the UK - we are the largest single investor in UK-made programming
  • White text on a black background reads The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ is the UK's most widely used and trusted news outlet
    No.1 in news – we are the UK’s most widely used and trusted news outlet
A Success Story for the Future

Statement from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Chair

ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Chair, Dr Samir Shah, reflects on 2024/25
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s future is inextricably linked with the future of the creative industries as a whole and the kind of media environment we want for the UK.
— Dr Samir Shah, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Chair
Outstanding Value for Audiences

Director-General's Review

Director-General Tim Davie looks back at 2024/25
If we are to play our part to the full in helping the UK to respond to the challenges we face in the years ahead, we need a strong Charter that secures a universal public service ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ for a generation.
— Tim Davie, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Director-General

The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s Role in Today's World

A trio of images: Clive Myrie (left) in a navy suit, stands next to Laura Kuenssberg (right) in a pink suit and jumper, in a purple-lit news studio during filming for the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s UK 2024 general election coverage. Sophie Willan has an excited expression as she stars in Alma's Not Normal. Ruth Jones stands in the middle of the street which forms the set of Gavin & Stacey in Barry, Wales.

The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s mission, as set out in our Royal Charter, is “to act in the public interest, serving all audiences through the provision of impartial, high-quality and distinctive output and services which inform, educate and entertainâ€.

Also enshrined in our Royal Charter are the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s five public purposes. These outline the guiding principles we hold when striving to achieve our mission. They provide a clear framework through which we are held to account, and as such they are referred to throughout this report.

Our goal is to deliver outstanding value to all audiences as a universal public service. And, in doing so, to make a unique and invaluable contribution to the UK’s national life.

As the world changes, the role the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ plays for the UK is changing too.

The past year was one of tumultuous change and conflict across the world. In times like these, with trust and togetherness under threat, the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s unique value for its audiences shines through – from independent, impartial journalism and compelling UK content to joyous, unforgettable shared moments.

In recent years the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ has been transforming to remain at the heart of audiences’ daily lives by seeking to offer outstanding value to everyone. But now a new wave of technological change is reshaping our media landscape. It offers huge benefits and opportunities but also brings fresh challenges for us all – challenges to our democracy, to our creative economy, and to our society.

Our mission remains to inform, educate, and entertain everyone. But we believe that this is a critical moment of choice for the UK when it comes to the crisis of trust we now face, and its implications for our social cohesion, democratic stability, and economic growth. We want to do more to make a vital contribution for the whole of the country, to help shape the new era of rapid technological change for the good of all, champion British creative talent, and make sure no-one is left behind.

To meet the challenges before us and deliver these crucial benefits for the public and the UK as a whole, in March 2024 we published A ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ for the Future. It is an ambitious plan, aligned with our five public purposes, to help strengthen our democracy, creative economy and society by prioritising three essential roles.

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  • Pursue truth with no agenda by reporting fearlessly and fairly
  • Back the best homegrown storytelling by investing in British talent and creativity
  • Bring people together by connecting everyone to unmissable content

Accelerating the Transformation of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½

A ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ for the Future is a strategy to deliver a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ that is more relevant, universally used and offers outstanding value for all. To make this happen, we are working hard to accelerate the transformation of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ that has been underway in recent years.

This report shows that the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ is transforming at pace to ensure that we are in the best shape to meet the challenges of a fast-changing, digital-first landscape.

The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ is rapidly transforming to be an agile organisation that is fit for the future.

As we transform the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ for the future, we are also aware that this year the process of renewing our Royal Charter begins in earnest. It is a process that will determine the scale and scope of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ beyond 2027, and therefore its long-term role and impact for the UK.

We believe it is vital that our audiences should be at the heart of that debate. The public own the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½, and we want to make sure everyone can have a say on its future.

Three Essential Roles

Pursue Truth With No Agenda

...by reporting fearlessly and fairly

Back The Best ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½grown Storytelling

...by investing in British talent and creativity

Bring People Together

...by connecting everyone to unmissable content

Delivering Across The UK

The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s commitment to serving all audiences across the UK

More from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Annual Report 2024/25

  • Amanda and Mal pose with silly hats in a photobooth
    The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s relationship with audiences: how we’re used and perceived by the people of the UK; how we have performed against our targets for the year; and how we engage directly with audiences
  • The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s Chief Operating Officer looks straight ahead. She wears a necklace and a black and grey top
    This section looks in detail at how the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ operates: our finances; how we recruit, develop and retain the best people; and how we prioritise environmental sustainability
  • The CEO of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Commercial, Tom Fussell, smiles at the camera, wearing a blue suit jacket and open-neck shirt.
    This section sets out key milestones for the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s commercial operations during the financial year, its performance against the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s strategic goals, key content highlights in the UK and around the world, and the outlook for the year ahead.
  • The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scotland building at Pacific Quay, Glasgow, at dusk. The building and a nearby bridge are reflected in the water that surrounds the building.
    This section looks in detail at the role of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Board and includes reports from the Board’s delegated sub-committees. The section also includes detail on our overall approach to corporate governance, our regulatory position and affirmation of the Board’s duties in relation to the Annual Report.
  • In a library, five teenagers in purple school blazers, look straight at the camera with a range of expressions
    This report sets out the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s financial statements for the year ending 31 March 2025
  • An antiques expert and a contributor stand in the foreground, discussing a jewellery set on a raised table, whilst a crowd watches on

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