From April, the BBC Licence Fee will rise to £174.50, an increase of £5 annually until 2027. This follows a prior increase of £10.50 last year after a two-year freeze at £159. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy emphasized the BBC's role in providing essential programming, enhancing the necessity of a sustainable funding model. While the fee increase is set, support options exist for eligible low-income households, particularly highlighting a free TV Licence for those over 75 receiving Pension Credit.
Through the Charter Review, we will have an honest national conversation about the broadcaster's long-term future, ensuring the BBC has a sustainable public funding model.
The BBC provides much-needed programming for households across the country, including children's education, world-class entertainment and trusted news for all people in all parts of the UK.
In the short-term, we are providing the BBC with funding certainty while supporting thousands more households facing financial hardship to spread the cost of a TV licence.
Households aged 75 or over receiving Pension Credit can obtain a free TV Licence rather than currently costing 169.50.
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