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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

BBC funding model work, licence fee uplift, and Simple Payment Plan

29 November 2024 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Proposed by Lisa Nandy Lab Wigan

Culture, Media & Sport

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government will increase the BBC licence fee by 5 per household in April 2025.
  • Legislation will be introduced to extend the Simple Payment Plan to assist more financially challenged households.
  • The extension of the Simple Payment Plan is estimated to benefit an additional 500,000 households by the end of the Charter Period.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the future funding model for the BBC, including licence fee adjustments and extending the Simple Payment Plan to support financially struggling households.

Action requested

The Government will increase the licence fee by £5 per household in April 2025, providing additional funding for the BBC. Legislation will be introduced to extend the Simple Payment Plan to benefit an estimated 500,000 more households in financial hardship by the end of the Charter Period.

Key facts

  • Licence fee increase to £174.50 per household from April 2025.
  • The increase will provide around £75 million more in licence fee income.
  • Legislation will extend the Simple Payment Plan to benefit an estimated 500,000 households by the end of the Charter Period.
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