Petition · past parliament · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Increase the TV Licence fee by £14.50 per annum, in line with past practice
Closed
38 signatures
What the petition asks
We deplore the Government's decision to increase the TV Licence fee by only £10.50 per annum, especially after a two-year freeze. We believe this is an ideological decision, disguised behind concern for 'cost of living'.
We believe a £10.50 TV License fee rise is not consistent with what was expected from the 2022 Licence fee settlement. The additional rise of £4.00pa would be inconsequential to almost all individual households, but cumulatively would represent substantial additional funding for the BBC.
The BBC is highly-respected throughout the world, can be a life-line in areas of conflict, and a valuable 'soft power' for the UK. The BBC Board has said this decision will "require further changes on top of the major savings that we are already delivering", and we believe any reduction in the BBC's capability to produce its best is against the UK's interests.
The BBC is highly-respected throughout the world, can be a life-line in areas of conflict, and a valuable 'soft power' for the UK. The BBC Board has said this decision will "require further changes on top of the major savings that we are already delivering", and we believe any reduction in the BBC's capability to produce its best is against the UK's interests.
Timeline
| 24 Jan 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
38
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened
24 Jan 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.