The BBC Trust has just spent £3.2 million on a new HQ in Central London.
The BBC watchdog spent £2.2 million on an 8 year lease for the first floor of a converted Edwardian building at 180 Great Portland Street after rejecting space in the corporation’s own building. They spent a further £1 million on refurbishments, following claims they need “physical seperation” from other BBC sectors. Refurbishment costs include £250,000 on interior designers and £40,000 on fitting out costs. (more…)