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The BBC may flip its again on a flat price and means-test TV licences, with richer households paying extra.

But would you welcome a reform to the present TV licence? And ought to these with extra disposable revenue foot a bigger invoice to buy one?

The licence price has been frozen for 2 years at £159. And in 2023 the federal government introduced it will use a decrease charge of inflation to set the annual family cost to £169.50 from April 2024.

It has left BBC director common Tim Davie beneath stress to steadiness the books. Last week, Mr Davie stated he’s open to a “more progressive” method of funding the company, as he revealed the “biggest-ever consultation process” on its future.

A brand new method will take into account “its scope, how it could be more progressive and making sure its enforcement is fair and proportionate,” he stated in a speech.

However, Mr Davie confirmed he believes a licence price ought to nonetheless be in place in some capability as he feels it can be crucial that everybody has a “stake” in it.

He added: “That doesn’t necessarily imply means-testing, there could be a number of ways you could make it progressive. I just think the idea we’re just sitting where we’re at is the wrong one.”

How do you assume the BBC’s licence price mannequin needs to be revamped? Should richer households pay extra? Or ought to the platform discover different avenues for income and introduce adverts, for instance?

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