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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

9 events
29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the BBC on the potential impact on the its ability to host live music events, like the BBC Radio 6 Music F

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the BBC on the potential impact on the its ability to host live music events, like the BBC Radio 6 Music Festival, around …

29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the BBC’s Digbeth development on regional storytelling in the West Midlan

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the BBC’s Digbeth development on regional storytelling in the West Midlands.

28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how her Department plans to help ensure that the BBC can continue to a) invest in regional storytelling; and b) support growth in regional c

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how her Department plans to help ensure that the BBC can continue to a) invest in regional storytelling; and b) support growth in regional creative economies under a new …

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.

12 Feb 2026 | Announcement Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

Radio Review launch and Terms of Reference

UIN: HCWS1333 Radio continues to be a strong and highly valued medium. It contributes significant public value through its provision of trusted news and diverse entertainment, and underpins the wider media plurality landscape in the UK. However, listening habits are …

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.

16 Dec 2025 | Announcement Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

BBC Charter Review

UIN: HCWS1177 The government has today published the Terms of Reference and the Green Paper consultation for the BBC Charter Review, formally launching the Review. The BBC is an institution like no other. For over 100 years it has been …

16 Dec 2025 | Announcement Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

BBC Charter Review

UIN: HLWS1177 I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy MP.The government has today published the Terms of …

12 Feb 2025 | Debate linked

Funding for the BBC World Service

That this House celebrates the value of BBC World Service journalism as a vital source of accurate and impartial information to audiences across the globe; believes that this role has never been more important, especially given the extent of misinformation …

2024

10 events
15 Mar 2024 | Announcement Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

Announcing the Public Body Review of Arts Council England

UIN: HCWS347 Today we are announcing that the second stage of the Public Body Review into Arts Council England is underway.The Public Bodies Review programme delivers against the commitments made in the Declaration on Government Reform to increase both the …

22 Jan 2024 | Announcement Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

BBC update

UIN: HCWS198 The BBC is a unique cultural institution which has provided the model for public service broadcasting across the world. It has been informing, educating and entertaining millions everyday, both in the UK and globally, for over one hundred …

22 Jan 2024 | Announcement Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

BBC update

UIN: HLWS195 I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lucy Frazer KC MP:The BBC is a unique cultural institution …

2023

5 events
7 Dec 2023 | Announcement Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

BBC Update

UIN: HLWS103 I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lucy Frazer KC MP:The Government is today announcing the level …

7 Dec 2023 | Announcement Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

BBC Update

UIN: HCWS107 The Government is today announcing the level of the licence fee for 2024-25 and the launch of a review of the BBC’s funding model.As agreed with the BBC in the 2022 licence fee settlement, following a two-year freeze …

2022

6 events
14 Dec 2022 | Research Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

A digital BBC

This report assesses whether the BBC is on track to deliver value to its users from its digital transformation. Report type: value_for_money | Departments: ['Department for Culture, Media & Sport', 'Unknown (358)'] | Topics: ['Arts and culture', 'Digital services', 'Digital …

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.

28 Apr 2022 | Announcement Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

Broadcasting Update

UIN: HCWS802 Our TV and radio industry is the envy of the world. Production studios across the country are booming, and British-made shows like ‘I May Destroy You’ and the ‘Great British Bake Off’ are celebrated all over the globe.Our …

2021

2 events
21 Jan 2021 | Announcement Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

Decriminalisation of TV licence evasion consultation response

UIN: HCWS732 Today, the government published its response to the consultation on decriminalising TV licence evasion.The consultation invited views on whether the government should proceed with the decriminalisation of TV licence evasion by replacing the criminal sanct...

2020

8 events
10 Nov 2020 | Announcement Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

Public service broadcasting, and the Licence Fee Settlement

UIN: HLWS559 My Right Honourable friend the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Oliver Dowden CBE MP, has made the following statement:There is an increasing consensus that the UK’s system of Public Service Broadcasting (PSB) needs to …

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.

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.

5 Feb 2020 | Announcement Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

TV Licences

UIN: HCWS93 My Right Honourable Friend the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Baroness Morgan of Cotes, has made the following Statement. On 5 February the Government launched a consultation on decriminalising TV licence evasion. The consultati...

5 Feb 2020 | Announcement Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

TV Licences

UIN: HLWS90 On 5 February the Government launched a consultation on decriminalising TV licence evasion. The consultation invites views from both members of the public and organisations on whether the Government should proceed with the decriminalisation of TV licence ...

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.

2018

1 event
7 Feb 2018 | Written question Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

Sustainability of the Press Review

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether the Review of Press Sustainability in the UK will consider the commencement of Part 2 of Leveson Report into the culture, practices and ethics of the press. …

2017

5 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 …

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.

28 Jun 2017 | Written question Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

Culture, Practices and Ethics of the Press Inquiry

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what plans she has to proceed with the second stage of the Leveson inquiry. Answer: The government is currently considering over 140,000 responses to the consultation on this issue.

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.

11 Jan 2017 | Written question Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

Culture, Practices and Ethics of the Press Inquiry

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Written Statement of 11 January 2017, HCWS401, within what timescale her Department plans to complete analysis of the responses to the consultation on the Leveson Inquiry …

2016

7 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.

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.

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 …

2015

5 events

2014

4 events

2011

1 event