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Nandy signals shift from licence fee to mixed BBC funding model

October 6, 2025 12.41 Europe/London By Julian Clover

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has indicated that the government is considering a “mixed funding model” for the BBC, combining the existing licence fee with commercial and subscription revenues.

Filed Under: Editor's Choice, Newsline, Regulation, Top Story Tagged With: BBC, Lisa Nandy Edited: 7 October 2025 12:52

Lisa Nandy offers support to Public Service Media

September 18, 2025 12.08 Europe/London By Julian Clover

The Culture Secretary says she will hold the BBC to the highest standards but promised sustainable funding for the organisation.

Filed Under: Newsline Tagged With: Lisa Nandy, RTS Cambridge Edited: 19 September 2025 13:00

Culture Secretary examines abolition of the Licence Fee

January 13, 2025 13.18 Europe/London By Julian Clover

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is reportedly in favour of abolishing the TV Licence and has even considered moving the funding of the BBC into general taxation.

Filed Under: Newsline Tagged With: BBC, BBC Licence Fee, Lisa Nandy Edited: 13 January 2025 13:18

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