THE BBC TV licence fee will rise again next year.
The price of a TV licence will rise by £5 from £169.50 to £174.50 next April, the government has confirmed.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy told Parliament: “The BBC provides much-needed programming for households across the country.
“That includes children’s education, world-class entertainment and trusted news for all people in all parts of the UK.”
Nandy added: “I want to see the BBC thrive for decades to come.
“Through the Charter Review, we will have an honest national conversation about the broadcaster’s long-term future.
“This will ensure 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.
“In the short term, we are providing the BBC with funding certainty, while supporting thousands more households facing financial hardship to spread the cost of a TV licence.”
The BBC said: “We welcome confirmation that the licence fee will increase in line with inflation next year.”
A spokesperson added: “We want everyone to get value from the licence fee.
“We are committed to delivering trusted news, the best homegrown storytelling and those special moments that bring us together.
“We also look forward to the debate about the future and working with the Government to ensure sustainable, long-term public funding.
“As part of these discussions we will run our biggest ever public engagement exercise in 2025 so that audiences are at the heart of shaping our future.”
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