BBC GLOBAL NEWS LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
86Good
1.0vs last year
#1222 in UK
#37 in Creative
#550 in London

Company Information

Company Number
04514407
Registered Address
1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom, W12 7FA
Status
Active
Employee Count
196
Turnover
£104,963,000
EBITDA
-£3,512,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
19 August 2002
Nature of Business
60200 - Television programming and broadcasting activities
Industries
Creative,Media And Publishing,Lifestyle And Entertainment
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
17 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
79%
31-60 Days
20%
After 60 Days
1%
Not Paid Within Terms27%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-04-24
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 202528 Oct 20251979%20%1%15%
01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 202524 Apr 20251779%20%1%27%
01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 202424 Apr 20241880%20%0%27%
01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202326 Oct 20231976%23%1%25%
01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 202224 Oct 20221974%25%1%23%
01 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 202229 Apr 20221878%21%1%22%
01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 202129 Oct 20212174%24%2%19%
01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 202126 Apr 20212078%19%3%18%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201931 Oct 20192276%22%2%19%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

NM28 which equates to 28 days later in the month following the month in which the invoice is dated.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Vendors are directed (as communicated on our purchase orders and remittance statements) towards the AP helpdesk manned by TCS (BBC Studios' business process outsource provider with phone/online chat/email helpdesk options available) who will investigate any disputes or complaints raised by the vendor. If resolution of their dispute or complaint is not satisfactory there is a further escalation process which suppliers can email and this will be investigated and resolved by a member of the BBC Studios Finance team.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

BBC Global News Limited is a subsidiary of BBC Studios and is responsible for the production and distribution of news and current affairs content for global audiences. The company is committed to delivering high-quality, impartial journalism and promoting cultural understanding and diversity.

As part of its sustainability program, BBC Global News Limited focuses on reducing its environmental impact through initiatives such as reducing carbon emissions, promoting sustainable travel, and using renewable energy sources. The company also supports various charitable and community initiatives, including partnerships with organizations such as the United Nations and Comic Relief.

The company's flagship product is the BBC World News television channel, which reaches over 460 million households worldwide. It also offers digital and radio news services, as well as production and distribution services to other broadcasters. BBC Global News Limited is known for its award-winning journalism and its coverage of major global events.

The key people at BBC Global News Limited include Jim Egan, the CEO, and Richard Porter, the Controller of English Language Services. They are supported by a team of experienced journalists and media professionals.

The company can be contacted through their website at bbc.com/news or through their registered office address at BBC Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, W1A 1AA, United Kingdom. Overall, BBC Global News Limited is a reputable and influential player in the global media landscape, delivering high-quality news and promoting sustainability and social responsibility.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£21,264,000
Net Worth
-£90,679,000
Total Current Assets
£64,548,000
Total Current Liabilities
£162,184,000

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