On Across the UK, we drew attention to a prior Public Accounts Committee finding in 2024 that the BBC had “begun implementing its programme without a clear plan and could not readily explain the expected impact and benefits for licence fee payers,” and invited the BBC to set out its plan and benefits.69 The BBC told us the plan was to move £700 million of spend out of London, with a forecast of £830 million by 2027–28, and £412 million already moved, and more than 400 FTEs relocated. It also reported that 61% of network TV spend was now outside London, and network audio spend was at 46% (on track for 50% by 2027–28), alongside delivery of 100 scripted titles, including 20 in the nations.70 On outcomes, the BBC said it was tracking two benefit streams: audience perception, and regional economic impact. It cited an uptick in audience engagement in the north of England as output had shifted, and highlighted an expected £282 million GVA over a decade in the West Midlands, supported by formal partnership agreements with local authorities and clustering in Digbeth.71