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BBC Royal Charter Review

The BBC Royal Charter Review, led by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, examines the governance, funding sustainability, and operational framework for the BBC and BBC World Service. The review addresses long-term funding stability, foreign office co-funding arrangements, and the terms under which the BBC operates, with a new Charter expected to be negotiated.

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2026

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10 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

Britain’s Story: The Next Chapter - the BBC Royal Charter Review, Green Paper and public consultation — consultation closed

The government is consulting the public to aid decision-making on the terms for the BBC Charter’s renewal and any changes needed to help the BBC to continue to serve the public.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Britain’s Story: The Next Chapter - BBC Royal C…
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↓ Britain’s Story: The Next Chapter - BBC Royal Charter Revie… (92pp) ↓ Stori Prydain: Y Bennod Nesaf - Yr Adolygiad o Siarter Fren… ↓ Britain’s Story: The Next Chapter - public consultation: pr…

2025

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16 Dec 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

Britain’s Story: The Next Chapter - the BBC Royal Charter Review, Green Paper and public consultation — consultation opened

The government is consulting the public to aid decision-making on the terms for the BBC Charter’s renewal and any changes needed to help the BBC to continue to serve the public.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Britain’s Story: The Next Chapter - BBC Royal C…
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↓ Britain’s Story: The Next Chapter - BBC Royal Charter Revie… (92pp) ↓ Stori Prydain: Y Bennod Nesaf - Yr Adolygiad o Siarter Fren… ↓ Britain’s Story: The Next Chapter - public consultation: pr…
16 Dec 2025 | Policy paper Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

BBC Charter and Framework Agreement

BBC Royal Charter and Framework Agreement.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ BBC Charter
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↓ BBC Charter (41pp) ↓ BBC Framework Agreement ↓ BBC Framework Agreement (72pp) ↓ Updates to BBC Framework Agreement: 26 May 2022 ↓ Updates to BBC Framework Agreement: 26 May 2022 (12pp) ↓ Updates to BBC Framework Agreement: December 2025 ↓ Updates to BBC Framework Agreement: December 2025 (13pp)

2024

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17 Apr 2024 | Policy paper Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

BBC Mid-Term Review 2024

The government’s assessment of the effectiveness of the governance and regulation arrangements of the BBC and resulting recommendations.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Summary of the BBC Mid-Term Review 2024
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↓ BBC Mid-Term Review 2024 ↓ BBC Mid-Term Review 2024 (117pp) ↓ Media market assessment (Oliver Wyman, October 2022) (66pp) ↓ BBC online local news analysis (Alma Economics, December 20… (34pp) ↓ BBC Mid-Term Review 2024: Terms of Reference ↓ Adolygiad Canol Tymor y BBC 2024

2023

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8 Nov 2023 | Impact assessment Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

Media Bill: supporting documents

Supporting documentation for legislation which reforms television and radio broadcasting in the UK.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ ECHR memorandum (15pp)
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↓ Overarching impact assessment (56pp) ↓ Annex A to the overarching impact assessment: S4C governanc… (22pp) ↓ Annex B to the overarching impact assessment: repeal of Sec… (9pp) ↓ Annex C to the overarching impact assessment: commercial ra… (26pp) ↓ A principles-based framework for a new prominence regime fo… (60pp) ↓ Modernising the UK’s system of public service broadcasting … (60pp) ↓ Regulation of radio services across voice assistant platfor… (91pp) ↓ Video-on-demand accessibility impact assessment (54pp) ↓ Video-on-demand regulation impact assessment (50pp) ↓ The removal of Channel 4 Television Corporation (C4C)’s pub… (33pp)
29 Jun 2023 | Policy paper Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

Draft Media Bill

The Draft Media Bill reforms the regulation of public service broadcasting in the UK.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Draft Media Bill (148pp)
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↓ Media Bill - Explanatory notes (64pp) ↓ Media Bill - Memorandum from the Department for Culture, Me… (49pp) ↓ Media Bill - overarching impact assessment (107pp) ↓ Media Bill impact assessment - A principles-based framework… (60pp) ↓ Media Bill impact assessment - Modernising the UK’s system … (61pp) ↓ Media Bill impact assessment - Video-on-demand regulation (50pp) ↓ Media Bill impact assessment - Video-on-demand accessibility (54pp)

2022

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29 Apr 2022 | Policy paper Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

Up next - the government’s vision for the broadcasting sector

This white paper sets out the government’s vision for the broadcasting sector, and the steps we are taking to support our system of public service broadcasting.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Up next - the government’s vision for the broad…
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↓ Up next - the government’s vision for the broadcasting sect… (42pp) ↓ Nesaf - Gweledigaeth y llywodraeth ar gyfer y sector darlle…

2020

4 events
1 Apr 2020 | Consultation outcome Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

Consultation on decriminalising TV licence evasion — consultation closed

We welcome views from both members of the public and organisations on whether the Government should proceed with the decriminalisation of TV licence evasion by replacing the criminal sanction with an alternative civil enforcement scheme.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation on decriminalising TV licence evas…
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↓ Consultation on decriminalising TV licence evasion (18pp) ↓ Ymgynghoriad ar ddad-griminaleiddio achosion o osgoi talu’r… (18pp) ↓ Government response to the consultation on decriminalising … ↓ Government response to the consultation on decriminalising … (20pp) ↓ Ymateb y llywodraeth i’r ymgynghoriad ar ddad-griminaleiddi… (20pp)
5 Feb 2020 | Consultation outcome Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

Consultation on decriminalising TV licence evasion — consultation opened

We welcome views from both members of the public and organisations on whether the Government should proceed with the decriminalisation of TV licence evasion by replacing the criminal sanction with an alternative civil enforcement scheme.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation on decriminalising TV licence evas…
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↓ Consultation on decriminalising TV licence evasion (18pp) ↓ Ymgynghoriad ar ddad-griminaleiddio achosion o osgoi talu’r… (18pp) ↓ Government response to the consultation on decriminalising … ↓ Government response to the consultation on decriminalising … (20pp) ↓ Ymateb y llywodraeth i’r ymgynghoriad ar ddad-griminaleiddi… (20pp)
5 Feb 2020 | Consultation outcome Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

Consultation on decriminalising TV licence evasion — outcome published

We welcome views from both members of the public and organisations on whether the Government should proceed with the decriminalisation of TV licence evasion by replacing the criminal sanction with an alternative civil enforcement scheme.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation on decriminalising TV licence evas…
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↓ Consultation on decriminalising TV licence evasion (18pp) ↓ Ymgynghoriad ar ddad-griminaleiddio achosion o osgoi talu’r… (18pp) ↓ Government response to the consultation on decriminalising … ↓ Government response to the consultation on decriminalising … (20pp) ↓ Ymateb y llywodraeth i’r ymgynghoriad ar ddad-griminaleiddi… (20pp)

2017

3 events
12 Jul 2017 | Bill stage linked

BBC Licence Fee Bill [HL]

First Reading 15:37:00 A Bill to establish the BBC Licence Fee Commission to make recommendations to the Secretary of State on a settlement for BBC funding from 1 April 2022, after conducting public and parliamentary consultation. The Bill was introduced …

▤ View Bill · ↗ Parliament
4 Jul 2017 | Bill stage linked

BBC (Independence) Bill [HL]

First Reading 15:23:00 A Bill to provide for the independence of the British Broadcasting Corporation. The Bill was introduced by Lord Lester of Herne Hill, read a first time and ordered to be printed.

▤ View Bill · ↗ Parliament
14 Feb 2017 | Consultation outcome Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

Public Service Broadcasting Contestable Fund : Pilot Phase — consultation closed

This consultation is seeking views on the design of a pilot contestable fund to stimulate the provision and plurality of public service content in targeted areas.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Contestable Fund consultation document (25pp)
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↓ A BBC for the future (136pp) ↓ Public Service Broadcasting Contestable Fund: Government Re… (20pp)

2016

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20 Dec 2016 | Consultation outcome Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

Public Service Broadcasting Contestable Fund : Pilot Phase — consultation opened

This consultation is seeking views on the design of a pilot contestable fund to stimulate the provision and plurality of public service content in targeted areas.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Contestable Fund consultation document (25pp)
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↓ A BBC for the future (136pp) ↓ Public Service Broadcasting Contestable Fund: Government Re… (20pp)
20 Dec 2016 | Consultation outcome Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

Public Service Broadcasting Contestable Fund : Pilot Phase — outcome published

This consultation is seeking views on the design of a pilot contestable fund to stimulate the provision and plurality of public service content in targeted areas.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Contestable Fund consultation document (25pp)
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↓ A BBC for the future (136pp) ↓ Public Service Broadcasting Contestable Fund: Government Re… (20pp)
15 Sep 2016 | Policy paper Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

Draft BBC Charter and Draft Framework Agreement

Draft versions of the new Royal Charter and Framework Agreement.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Updated Draft BBC Royal Charter (41pp)
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↓ Updated Draft BBC Framework Agreement (68pp) ↓ Draft BBC Royal Charter (15 September 2016) (37pp) ↓ Draft BBC Framework Agreement (15 September 2016) (66pp) ↓ Information Sheet - Charter Procedures (2pp) ↓ Information Sheet - Distinctiveness (2pp) ↓ Information Sheet - Funding (2pp) ↓ Information Sheet - Governance (3pp) ↓ Information Sheet - Nations (3pp) ↓ Information Sheet - Process (1pp) ↓ Information Sheet - Regulation (3pp) ↓ Information Sheet - Transition (1pp) ↓ Information Sheet - Charter Procedures Welsh Version (2pp) ↓ Information Sheet - Distinctiveness Welsh Version (2pp) ↓ Information Sheet - Funding Welsh Version (2pp) ↓ Information Sheet - Governance Welsh Version (3pp) ↓ Information Sheet - Nations Welsh Version (3pp) ↓ Information Sheet - Process Welsh Version (2pp) ↓ Information Sheet - Regulation Welsh Version (3pp) ↓ Information Sheet - Transition Welsh Version (1pp) ↓ Information sheet - Diversity
5 Jul 2016 | Consultation outcome Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

The balance of payments between television platforms and public service broadcasters: Consultation Paper — outcome published

A consultation seeking evidence on the balance on payments between television platforms and public service broadcasters.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The balance of payments between television plat…
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↓ Balance of Payments Consultation Impact Assessment ↓ The balance of payments between television platforms and p… (29pp) ↓ Repeal of section 73 of the Copyright, Design and Patents A… (7pp)
7 Jun 2016 | Bill stage linked

BBC Royal Charter Bill [HL]

First Reading 15:07:00 A Bill to make provision about the establishment, independence, funding and governance arrangements of the British Broadcasting Corporation. The Bill was introduced by Lord Fowler (on behalf of Lord Lester of Herne Hill), read a first time …

▤ View Bill · ↗ Parliament
1 Mar 2016 | Consultation outcome Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

BBC Charter Review public consultation — outcome published

The Government is consulting on the review of the BBC's Royal Charter.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ BBC Charter Review Public Consultation - landsc… (88pp)
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↓ BBC Charter Review Public Consultation - portait layout (173pp) ↓ Ymgynghoriad Cyhoeddus Adolygiad o Siarter y BBC [PDF - Fer… (180pp) ↓ Ymgynghoriad Cyhoeddus Adolygiad o Siarter y BBC [Word - Fe… ↓ BBC Charter Review Public Consultation: Summary of Responses (49pp)

2015

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8 Oct 2015 | Consultation outcome Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

BBC Charter Review public consultation — consultation closed

The Government is consulting on the review of the BBC's Royal Charter.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ BBC Charter Review Public Consultation - landsc… (88pp)
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↓ BBC Charter Review Public Consultation - portait layout (173pp) ↓ Ymgynghoriad Cyhoeddus Adolygiad o Siarter y BBC [PDF - Fer… (180pp) ↓ Ymgynghoriad Cyhoeddus Adolygiad o Siarter y BBC [Word - Fe… ↓ BBC Charter Review Public Consultation: Summary of Responses (49pp)
16 Jul 2015 | Consultation outcome Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

BBC Charter Review public consultation — consultation opened

The Government is consulting on the review of the BBC's Royal Charter.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ BBC Charter Review Public Consultation - landsc… (88pp)
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↓ BBC Charter Review Public Consultation - portait layout (173pp) ↓ Ymgynghoriad Cyhoeddus Adolygiad o Siarter y BBC [PDF - Fer… (180pp) ↓ Ymgynghoriad Cyhoeddus Adolygiad o Siarter y BBC [Word - Fe… ↓ BBC Charter Review Public Consultation: Summary of Responses (49pp)
30 Jun 2015 | Consultation outcome Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

The balance of payments between television platforms and public service broadcasters: Consultation Paper — consultation closed

A consultation seeking evidence on the balance on payments between television platforms and public service broadcasters.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The balance of payments between television plat…
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↓ Balance of Payments Consultation Impact Assessment ↓ The balance of payments between television platforms and p… (29pp) ↓ Repeal of section 73 of the Copyright, Design and Patents A… (7pp)
26 Mar 2015 | Consultation outcome Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

The balance of payments between television platforms and public service broadcasters: Consultation Paper — consultation opened

A consultation seeking evidence on the balance on payments between television platforms and public service broadcasters.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The balance of payments between television plat…
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↓ Balance of Payments Consultation Impact Assessment ↓ The balance of payments between television platforms and p… (29pp) ↓ Repeal of section 73 of the Copyright, Design and Patents A… (7pp)
24 Mar 2015 | Consultation outcome Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

Community Radio Consultation — outcome published

Consultation on the current funding restrictions for community radio.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Community Radio Consultation (23pp)
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↓ Community Radio Consultation ↓ Consultation response form ↓ The Draft Community Radio (Amendment) Order 2015 (8pp) ↓ Government Response to the Consultation on Community Radio (27pp) ↓ Community Radio amendments - Impact Assesment (13pp)

2014

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23 Apr 2014 | Consultation outcome Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

Community Radio Consultation — consultation closed

Consultation on the current funding restrictions for community radio.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Community Radio Consultation (23pp)
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↓ Community Radio Consultation ↓ Consultation response form ↓ The Draft Community Radio (Amendment) Order 2015 (8pp) ↓ Government Response to the Consultation on Community Radio (27pp) ↓ Community Radio amendments - Impact Assesment (13pp)
13 Feb 2014 | Consultation outcome Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

Community Radio Consultation — consultation opened

Consultation on the current funding restrictions for community radio.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Community Radio Consultation (23pp)
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↓ Community Radio Consultation ↓ Consultation response form ↓ The Draft Community Radio (Amendment) Order 2015 (8pp) ↓ Government Response to the Consultation on Community Radio (27pp) ↓ Community Radio amendments - Impact Assesment (13pp)

2011

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