UK TV licence fee16 Dec 2025How much is the BBC licence fee and how could it change?The government has launched a consultation on how the BBC should be funded in the future. 16 Dec 202521 Nov 2025BBC 'under pressure' to stay relevant, MPs sayThe BBC must do more to appeal to young audiences and tackle licence fee evasion, a report warns.21 Nov 202526 Jun 2025BBC website in US launches paid subscription serviceUS-based users will have to pay $49.99 (£36) a year for access to most BBC News content.26 Jun 202526 Apr 2025BBC licence fee 'unenforceable', says culture secretaryLisa Nandy tells the Telegraph "no options are off the table" when it comes to its review into the broadcaster's charter.26 Apr 202529 Jan 2025BBC World Service to cut 130 jobs in savings planCost-saving measures include closing posts in the UK and internationally and roles in BBC Monitoring.29 Jan 202517 Jan 2025Culture secretary rules out funding BBC from taxesThe culture secretary calls the TV licence "regressive" and is thinking "radically" about alternatives.17 Jan 202529 Nov 2024TV licence fee to rise by £5 to £174.50 in 2025The government also announces that ministers will review the corporation's long-term future.29 Nov 202427 Nov 2024Free TV licence scheme extended for over-75s The Isle of Man government confirms it will continue to fund the licenses until the end of 2026.27 Nov 20245 Nov 2024BBC chair suggests ending 'odd' 10-year charter renewalSamir Shah says there's a "sense of almost perpetual government review over the BBC".5 Nov 2024...
