The UK government announced Thursday a £33 million funding increase for the BBC World Service over three years, representing an 8% rise from the previous financial year.

Separately, the government acknowledged significant problems in England's adoption system following a BBC investigation that highlighted systemic failures. The children and families minister for England issued an apology to families affected by inadequate support services.

The minister stated that families have received "support from services that isn't good enough," acknowledging the need for substantial improvements to the adoption system. The admission came in response to findings from the BBC investigation, though specific details of the failures were not immediately disclosed.

The BBC World Service funding announcement comes as the international broadcasting service continues its global operations. The additional funding will be distributed across the three-year period, though the government has not specified how the money will be allocated or which services will benefit most from the increase.

Both announcements highlight the government's relationship with public services and media, addressing funding for international broadcasting while confronting shortcomings in social services that affect vulnerable children and families.