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Published in Politics and Government on Saturday, January 11th 2025 at 21:20 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • The BBC TV licence fee could be scrapped and replaced by funding from general taxation under plans reportedly being considered by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.

The article discusses the potential future of the BBC's funding model, suggesting that the current licence fee system might be replaced by a new tax by the end of 2027. This change is being considered as part of a broader review of the BBC's operations and funding, prompted by the government's desire to adapt to modern viewing habits and financial pressures. The Culture Secretary, Lucy Frazer, has indicated that the government is exploring various options for the BBC's funding, with a decision expected before the current charter expires in December 2027. The article also mentions that the BBC has been facing challenges with declining licence fee revenue due to shifts in how people consume media, and there's a growing debate on whether the mandatory fee is still the best way to fund public broadcasting in the digital age.

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