UK TV licence fee3 days agoHow much is the BBC licence fee and who needs one?The licence fee generated £3.8bn for the BBC in 2024-25, 65% of the corporation's total income. 3 days ago26 Jun 2025BBC website in US launches paid subscription serviceUS-based users will have to pay $49.99 (£36) a year for access to most BBC News content.26 Jun 202526 Apr 2025BBC licence fee 'unenforceable', says culture secretaryLisa Nandy tells the Telegraph "no options are off the table" when it comes to its review into the broadcaster's charter.26 Apr 202529 Jan 2025BBC World Service to cut 130 jobs in savings planCost-saving measures include closing posts in the UK and internationally and roles in BBC Monitoring.29 Jan 202517 Jan 2025Culture secretary rules out funding BBC from taxesThe culture secretary calls the TV licence "regressive" and is thinking "radically" about alternatives.17 Jan 202529 Nov 2024TV licence fee to rise by £5 to £174.50 in 2025The government also announces that ministers will review the corporation's long-term future.29 Nov 202427 Nov 2024Free TV licence scheme extended for over-75s The Isle of Man government confirms it will continue to fund the licenses until the end of 2026.27 Nov 20245 Nov 2024BBC chair suggests ending 'odd' 10-year charter renewalSamir Shah says there's a "sense of almost perpetual government review over the BBC".5 Nov 202413 Jul 2024Starmer commits to BBC licence feeThe prime minister has ruled out any changes to how the BBC is funded at least until 2027.13 Jul 2024...