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BBC Director General Supports Streaming License Fee Plan
New BBC Director General Matt Brittin supports expanding the license fee to include streaming services but acknowledges enforcement will be challenging. The move aims to broaden the scope of the annual £180 ($240) fee.
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New BBC Director General Matt Brittin has signaled his support for the license fee to expand to streaming services while acknowledging enforcement would be “difficult.” Having the scope of the annual £180 ($240) fee widen to incorporate those watching non-live TV on the likes of Netflix,
2026-07-14 11:30 UTC