BBC TV licence fee could be replaced by sliding scale
The UK government is reviewing the BBC's funding, proposing a 'sliding scale' licence fee and new commercial streams. Have your say in the public consultation by 10 March 2026.
The UK government is reviewing the BBC's funding, proposing a 'sliding scale' licence fee and new commercial streams. Have your say in the public consultation by 10 March 2026.
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