The BBC is seeking a swift resolution after Twitter branded it as 'government funded media.'
Britain's national broadcaster is predominantly funded by UK households via a license fee, which is also required to watch non-BBC channels or live services. This is supplemented by income from commercial operations.
"The BBC is, and always has been, independent. We are funded by the British public through the licence fee."Twitter initially designated the US broadcaster as "state-affiliated media," putting it on a par with Russian propaganda network RT and China's Xinhua News Agency.
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