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Green Paper: Debate on BBC's Future Kick-Started by Government Consultation
The review aims to futureproof the BBC by ensuring sustainable funding, maintaining independence, and representing all UK communities amid shifting media consumption.
- On Tuesday, U.K. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy launched the once-in-a-decade review to bolster trust and secure sustainable funding, with a Green Paper starting a public consultation feeding a White Paper due in 2026.
- After executive resignations and editorial controversies, the BBC faces challenges amid a lawsuit from U.S. President Donald Trump and shifting audience behaviour, prompting the review.
- Options on the table include reforming the 3.84B licence fee income and supplementing it with commercial revenues like ads and subscriptions, with devolved commissioning considered, according to ministers.
- A 12-week public consultation will run through March 10, and Parliament will debate a draft charter before the current deal expires in December 2027.
- Amid debate over political appointments, the review could strengthen independence by re-examining board appointments and ministerial role, with the government White Paper due next year to futureproof the BBC.
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