BBC: Royal Charters and Television Licences
Commons · Question 88911 · Tabled 10 Nov 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Nick Timothy
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.
Answer
Answered by Ian Murray, 17 Nov 2025
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 ...