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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

3 events
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…

2024

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2023

1 event

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

1 event
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

4 events
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)
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)
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

5 events
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…
+3 more
↓ 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

2 events
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)