Dr Samir Shah, who took up the role as BBC chairman a year ago following the resignation of Richard Sharp, questioned why poorer households should pay the same for their BBC licence fee.
The BBC is considering a household levy for the license fee, potentially charging higher fees based on property value, as current funding models face challenges. This comes as the BBC aims to increase its northern working-class workforce and addresses concerns about fair pay and impartiality after a controversial Gaza documentary.
