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BBC: Royal Charters and Television Licences

Asked by Nick TimothyConservativeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 17 November 2025UIN 88911

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has made a recent assessment of the merits of (a) television licensing and (b) the BBC Charter.

Answered by Ian Murray

The current BBC Royal Charter is due to expire on 31 December 2027.

As the media landscape undergoes the next generational shift, the BBC too must adapt and be supported to do so. This Charter Review is a key opportunity to set the BBC up for success long into the future. It will consider a range of issues, including how the BBC can continue to prosper supported by a sustainable funding model.

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