BBC Charter Review 2026
The BBC’s Royal Charter – the document which allows it to operate Licence Fee funded services – is currently being reviewed by ministers who have set out a range of options for potential reform to how the broadcaster is funded and operates.
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Government sets out new BBC funding and governance arrangements
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While the licence fee will remain and a “new regularised process” for setting the cost will also be introduced, the Government says any new services should be covered by subscription in order to reduce the universal burden placed on licence fee payers.
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BBC’s future: Ministers seek public’s views on funding, purpose and regulation
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Ministers say the review will examine whether the BBC’s current range of services “best serves licence fee payers and the impact it has on the commercial sector” .