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BBC Trust rejects sharing funds

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BBC Trust Chairman, Sir Michael Lyons, says sharing licence fee revenue is inconsistent with the BBC's purposes.

His call follows the government-commissioned Digital Britain report, which calls for a consultation on passing some of the broadcaster's funds to commercial competitors.

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