 
Licence review It has been decades since you needed to pay for a licence to listen to the radio in the United Kingdom, but since its introduction in 1946 a television licence is still legally required to watch television. There is a discount if you are blind. If you are over 75 and on pension benefit it is paid for by the BBC. The number of people paying for a licence has been falling recently, but the BBC will send its boys around to check if you are having a sneaky peak. Not paying when you should is a criminal offence. The annual cost of a television licence will rise next year by £5 to £174.50 per household, which is less than the £10.50 it rose this year. It will continue to increase in line with the annual rate of inflation, at least for the next two years. The BBC funding model review set up by the previous government will not continue and it will instead be considered as part of the review of its Royal Charter, which lasts until the end of 2027. Lisa Nandy, the Culture Secretary, has promised “an honest national conversation about the broadcaster’s long-term future, ensuring the BBC has a sustainable public funding model that supports its vital work but is also fair and responsive to those who pay for it.” William Cooper Editor informitv Supported by an international network of industry specialists, informitv provides strategic consultancy and practical advisory services for clients ranging from startup companies to multinational corporations. Contact us today to see how we can help you.
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