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BBC Confirms It Is Looking at TV Licence Fee 'Reform' as It Faces 'Jeopardy'

The BBC confirmed on 15 July 2025 that it is considering reforming the TV licence fee amid a decline in paid licenses in the UK.
This follows a 1.4% drop in paid-for TV licences from about 24.1 million in 2023-24 to 23.8 million by March 2025 and increased competition from streaming services.
The TV licence fee rose last April to £174.50 for color licenses and generated £3.8 billion in income in 2024-25, while the BBC faces calls to protect it as a universal service.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer noted that the ongoing review will reach a decision in due course, and he remains receptive to considering different options regarding the future of the licence fee.
BBC chair Samir Shah described the sector as in “real jeopardy” and said the organization is actively exploring future funding models to ensure long-term sustainability.

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