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Blair criticises ‘attacks’ on BBC amid licence fee debate

Sir Tony Blair has said it would be a “big mistake” for the Government to “jeopardise” the future of the BBC amid debate over the licence fee. The former prime minister, 68, defended the broadcaster and described it as an “internationally renowned ...

20 Jan 2022 at 16:25

Former BBC News head calls on corporation to ‘stop making lower grade stuff’

The former head of BBC News has said the corporation should focus on “fewer, bigger and better” programmes that viewers perceive as “worth the licence fee alone”. Roger Mosey also said the BBC should stop making “lower grade schedule filler” and ...

25 Jan 2022 at 01:25

BBC brands licence fee freeze ‘disappointing’ as Dorries faces criticism

The BBC has criticised the Government’s two-year freeze of the licence fee, arguing it will lead to “tougher choices” that will impact on viewers. Bosses at the corporation branded the move “disappointing” after Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries ...

17 Jan 2022 at 18:26

Licence fee-paying public must be ‘heard and seen’ in consultation – BBC boss

The forthcoming consultation into the future funding of the BBC should ensure the licence fee-paying public is “heard and seen” and outline a “clear set of principles” for the broadcaster, its director-general has said. Tim Davie told the ...

23 May 2022 at 18:02

BBC licence fee to rise by more than £10 next year – reports

The BBC licence fee will rise by just over £10 next year as the Government reduces the planned increase due to the pressure of the cost of living, according to reports. For the past two years the licence fee has been frozen at £159 but ...

07 Dec 2023 at 08:45

BBC predicts deficit will increase to £492m amid ‘significant strain’

The BBC is projecting that its total deficit will increase to £492 million for the 2024/25 financial year. In the corporation’s annual plan, it outlined that an “exceptional increased spend” will push up the operating deficit to £468 ...

28 Mar 2024 at 14:33

Culture Secretary ‘looking very closely’ at BBC licence fee

The Culture Secretary has said she is looking “very closely” at the BBC licence fee, as she dismissed calls to remove political interference from the appointment of its chair. Lucy Frazer said a review into the corporation’s funding ...

07 May 2023 at 12:34

‘Frontline output’ will be affected by licence fee freeze, BBC boss says

The BBC’s director-general has said the licence fee freeze will result in a £285 million gap in funding for the corporation and will “no doubt” affect the broadcaster’s “frontline output”. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, ...

18 Jan 2022 at 10:25

Culture Secretary says ‘morally indefensible’ TV fee prosecutions to be reviewed

Prosecuting people for failing to pay their television licence is “morally indefensible” and will be looked at in a review, the Culture Secretary has said. Lucy Frazer on Thursday announced a £10.50 rise in the annual fee, lower ...

07 Dec 2023 at 23:43

General taxation not considered to replace BBC licence fee – Culture Secretary

The Government is not considering general taxation as a replacement for the BBC licence fee, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has indicated. The BBC licence fee, which the Government has committed to increasing in line with ...

17 Jan 2025 at 10:21

Lisa Nandy leaves door open to wealthy paying more for BBC

The Culture Secretary has left the door open to wealthier households paying more for the BBC as she considers alternatives to the licence fee. Lisa Nandy told the PA news agency she could be open to replacing the flat ...

12 Mar 2025 at 20:46

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer says BBC is ‘biased on occasion’

Lucy Frazer has said she believes the BBC is “on occasion” biased but refused to provide a specific example of partiality. The Culture Secretary told MPs the corporation has a duty as a public service broadcaster ...

06 Jun 2023 at 22:16

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