Petition · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Independent Financial Broadcasting Service to Report on UK Government Spending
Closed
44 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the Government to fund the creation of an independent financial broadcasting service which would be separate from political control and would transparently broadcast information about how public money is collected and spent across all government departments and sectors.
The service should produce clear, accessible media for the public, including online dashboards, explainers, and regular financial breakdowns. We believe it could help counter misinformation, increase public understanding of tax and spending, and build trust in government.
To ensure full neutrality, the service would need to operate independently of ministers or civil servants, with oversight from a board of non-partisan experts in economics, journalism, and civic education.
To ensure full neutrality, the service would need to operate independently of ministers or civil servants, with oversight from a board of non-partisan experts in economics, journalism, and civic education.
Timeline
| 12 Jun 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
44
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened
12 Jun 2025
Closed
12 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 20 Aug 2026.