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BBC: Royal Charters

Asked by Clive LewisLabourDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 18 November 2025UIN 90762

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, when the BBC Charter Review consultation will be launched.

Answered by Ian Murray

The existing BBC Royal Charter is due to expire on 31 December 2027.The Government will launch the review process through publication of a Terms of Reference and public consultation in due course.

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