BBC's £63m taxi deal sparks licence fee fury
The BBC plans to spend up to £63m on taxis for staff and presenters while slashing programme budgets by £150m. Critics blast the 'out of touch' spending as the licence fee is set to rise. Read more.
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Free TV Licence for those on Pension Credit explained
Find out if you qualify for a free or discounted TV Licence. Over-75s on Pension Credit, blind people, and care home residents may be eligible. Check the criteria and how to apply.
Free TV Licence for Pension Credit Claimants Explained
Thousands could claim a free or discounted TV Licence. Find out if you're eligible for the saving on the £174.50 annual fee based on age, benefits, or disability.
DVLA Rule for Over-70s Drivers: Renew Every 3 Years
Drivers aged 70 and over must renew their licence every three years or risk a £1,000 fine. Learn the key steps for the DVLA renewal process and how to continue driving legally.
BBC Chief: Double Spending on World Service to Rival China
Outgoing BBC Director General Tim Davie tells MPs the UK must double investment in the World Service to compete with rivals like China and Russia. Read his stark warning.
BBC Licence Fee Under Review: Ads or Subscriptions?
MPs debate replacing the £174.50 BBC TV licence fee with advertising or a subscription model. The move could reshape UK broadcasting. Share your views in the public consultation.
Clarkson Launches Scathing Attack on BBC 10 Years After Exit
Jeremy Clarkson has unleashed a fierce critique of the BBC, citing scandals and poor ratings, a decade after his dramatic departure from Top Gear. Read his full astonishing claims.
Clarkson's Blistering Attack on BBC a Decade After Exit
Jeremy Clarkson launches a fresh, jaw-dropping critique of the BBC, citing scandals and poor ratings, ten years after his dramatic Top Gear departure. Read his full explosive comments.
Clarkson's BBC Attack Over 'Worst Ever' Christmas Ratings
Jeremy Clarkson launches a scathing critique of the BBC, citing record-low Christmas ratings and scandals. He calls for an end to the licence fee and a 'Britflix' merger to compete with streaming giants.
Celebrity Mastermind branded 'waste of TV licence fee'
Viewers blast the New Year's Celebrity Mastermind special for 'dumbed down' questions and unfamiliar celebrities. Drag Race winner Tia Kofi emerged victorious.
Celebrity Mastermind Special Criticised for Dumbed-Down Questions
Viewers blast the BBC's New Year Celebrity Mastermind, calling it a 'waste' of the TV licence fee and criticising its 'ignorant' celebrities and easy questions. Read the full backlash.
Hawaii's new tourist 'Green Fee' to fund climate fight
Hawaii introduces a pioneering 0.75% tourist tax to raise $100m yearly for climate resilience projects, including beach restoration and wildfire prevention. Discover the details.
Hawaii's new tourist tax to fight climate change
Hawaii introduces a pioneering 'Green Fee' on tourist lodgings to fund climate resilience projects. The tax aims to raise $100m annually. Read more on this landmark policy.
TV Licence: Who Can Cancel and Save £174.50
New research reveals 43% of UK adults don't fully understand TV licence rules. Find out if you're paying unnecessarily and how to claim a refund.
BBC TV licence fee could be replaced by sliding scale
The UK government is reviewing the BBC's funding, proposing a 'sliding scale' licence fee and new commercial streams. Have your say in the public consultation by 10 March 2026.
BBC could introduce adverts and paywalls in funding shake-up
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy proposes radical BBC funding reforms, including advertising and paywalls for iPlayer shows. Have your say on the future of the broadcaster.
BBC funding shake-up could see middle-class pay more
Plans unveiled by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy could see wealthier households pay more for the BBC to fund concessions for those on benefits. The radical proposals include potential paywalls and advertising.
BBC sued by Trump for $10bn as licence fee future in doubt
Donald Trump sues the BBC for $10bn as Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy launches consultation on the broadcaster's future funding. Could a subscription model save the BBC?
BBC faces major reforms to funding and board appointments
The UK government is considering major reforms to the BBC's charter, including ending political board appointments and reviewing the licence fee. Explore the plans for the broadcaster's future.
BBC Considers Paywall for Classic Shows in Licence Fee Shake-Up
The BBC could place classic shows behind a paywall as part of a major funding review. Learn about the proposed changes to the licence fee and what it means for viewers.
Government Sets Out BBC Licence Fee Reform Plans
The Culture Secretary has launched a review of the BBC's royal charter, proposing reforms to the licence fee and exploring new commercial funding. Have your say on the future of public broadcasting.
BBC Licence Fee Reform Plans Unveiled in Charter Review
The Culture Secretary has launched a review of the BBC's royal charter, proposing reforms to the licence fee and exploring new commercial revenue streams. Discover what this means for the future of British broadcasting.
Trump sues BBC for $10bn over Jan 6 documentary edit
Donald Trump files a $10bn lawsuit against the BBC over a Panorama edit, as ministers prepare to unveil BBC funding plans. Political leaders clash over the broadcaster's future and independence.
Six ways the BBC could be funded if the licence fee ends
As the government launches its BBC charter review, we analyse the six main funding models on the table – from subscriptions to a household levy. Discover what might replace the TV licence.
BBC licence fee crisis as Labour plans radical rescue
The BBC faces an existential crisis as licence fee payments plummet. The Labour government is now exploring radical funding alternatives, from subscriptions to wealth-based charges, to save the struggling broadcaster.
BBC licence fee could soar to £200 by 2030
The BBC licence fee is forecast to jump to nearly £197 by 2030, while the number of paying households is set to plummet by over a million. Discover the full story.
How to get a refund on your £174 TV Licence
Discover how you could be eligible for a BBC TV Licence refund if you have at least one full month remaining. Learn the rules and how to claim your money back.
BBC Licence Fee Rise Could Be Blocked
The Government may block the BBC's planned 3.8% licence fee increase next spring. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is weighing the decision amid value-for-money concerns. Read the latest.
Nandy may block BBC licence fee rise after scandals
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy considers blocking the BBC's £7 licence fee increase amidst a crisis of scandals, resignations, and a growing non-payment revolt. Discover the full story.
BBC Licence Fee Scrutiny After Scandals & Trump Lawsuit
Following the resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness and a $5bn Trump lawsuit, the BBC's mandatory £174.50 licence fee faces unprecedented scrutiny. Should it be abolished?
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