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BBC Plans £181 License Fee Amid Streaming Shift

11/2/2025

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The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) plans to raise the mandatory TV licence fee to about £181, an increase of nearly £7, based on a 3.8% inflation rate, with confirmation soon.
The shift to streaming is evident as about 300,000 households opted out of the licence last year, and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy explores a mixed funding model with subscriptions and advertising.
GB News has recently surpassed the BBC in ratings.

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The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) plans to raise the mandatory TV licence fee to about £181, an increase of nearly £7, based on a 3.8% inflation rate, with confirmation soon.
The shift to streaming is evident as about 300,000 households opted out of the licence last year, and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy explores a mixed funding model with subscriptions and advertising.
GB News has recently surpassed the BBC in ratings.