Expert Panel to Review BBC Funding Model

The panel will assess alternatives to the licence fee amid concerns over sustainability in the digital era.

A new expert panel, including David Elstein and Sir Peter Bazalgette, has been formed to review the BBC's funding model, considering alternatives to the licence fee.
The review aims to assess the sustainability of the current licence fee system and explore options for a more progressive funding model, such as a TV tax or subscription-based services.
The panel will also examine ways for the BBC to increase commercial revenues and transition to any new funding model.
The government has launched the review amid concerns that the current licence fee system is unsustainable in the streaming age.
Any final decisions on the BBC’s funding model will be made as part of the upcoming Charter review, with the licence fee confirmed to remain until December 2027.