7 h. ago Four groups of people who don't need to pay BBC TV licence fee

The majority of people in the UK need to pay £174.50 fee to watch live TV and catch-up content on BBC iPlayer.

Politics

7 d. ago BBC examining plans that could lead to US consumers paying for its journalism

Corporation has been targeting audiences across the Atlantic as it tries to shore up revenue streamsSenior BBC figures are examining plans that would lead to American consumers paying to access its journalism, as the broadcaster looks to the US to boost its fragile finances.The corporation, which is facing fierce competition from streamers and falling licence fee income, has been targeting US audiences as it attempts to increase its commercial revenues outside the UK. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago You don't need a £174 TV licence if you only watch these four streaming platforms

The TV licence fee is standard annual bill for many but there are some circumstances in which you don't actually need one

Economics

8 d. ago Voices: If the BBC licence fee is scrapped, Doctor Who should disappear behind a paywall

Radical new plans to overhaul BBC funding could link the price of your house with how much you pay for your TV licence. I’ve got an even better idea, says Clair Woodward

Events

1 week ago BBC licence fee cost may now be determined by value of house in new proposal

BBC Chairman Samir Shah has suggested that the current fee of £174.50 should be revised for some households.

Politics

2 w. ago TV Licence fee scams: how to spot ‘urgent payment’ scams and what genuine BBC licence fee emails look like

Double check the TV Licence email you just received is genuine or not 🚨

Politics

2 w. ago BBC Director General Tim Davie pushes for higher licence fee

The Director General has pressed for the Government - including Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy - to give extra backing, as he complained about 'grinding' cuts.

Politics

2 w. ago BBC boss backs licence fee ‘reform’ to secure funding for the broadcaster

The broadcasting chief also said he wanted an investigation into ‘grinding cuts’ over the past decade

Economics

3 w. ago Controversial car radio licence fee for motorists approved in Zimbabwe

The steep annual levy will be paid to the state broadcaster

Transport