Petition · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Commission an independent review of the BBC funding model
Closed
130 signatures
What the petition asks
Commission an independent review of how the BBC is funded, examining alternative models such as voluntary subscription, advertising, or a hybrid public-service levy, to ensure fairness, transparency, and sustainability in the current digital age.
We believe the TV licence system was designed for a different era. Most households now use on-demand and online services, yet anyone who watches or records live TV must still pay the BBC licence fee. A review could modernise the system, uphold freedom of choice, and protect high broadcasting standards for future generations
Timeline
| 16 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Jun 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
130
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened
16 Dec 2025
Closed
16 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 11 Aug 2026.