Commission an independent review of the BBC funding model

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closedDepartment for Culture, Media and SportOpened 16 December 2025Closed 16 June 2026

Background

Commission an independent review of how the BBC is funded, examining alternative models such as voluntary subscription, advertising, or a hybrid public-service levy, to ensure fairness, transparency, and sustainability in the current digital age.

Additional details

We believe the TV licence system was designed for a different era. Most households now use on-demand and online services, yet anyone who watches or records live TV must still pay the BBC licence fee. A review could modernise the system, uphold freedom of choice, and protect high broadcasting standards for future generations

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Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 749957.