BBC plans for end of the licence fee as we know it
The BBC warned that the the licence fee is in “irreversible” decline and urged the Government to back a new, “fairer” funding mechanism, which could see people pay less.
Rising levels of evasion and non-payment, which cost the corporation more than £1bn last year, require an overhaul of a charge “designed for another era”, which is set to rise to £180 in April...
In its proposals to change the licence fee, which last year brought in £3.8bn of revenue, the BBC pointed to the German system where citizens pay a “digital public service media” tax of €18.36 (£16) per month regardless of whether they watch or listen to the nation’s equivalent of the BBC...
In a stark warning to the Government, Tim Davie, the outgoing director general, said: “The choice is clear: back the BBC or watch it decline, the status quo is not an option.
“Clear decisions are needed to ensure the BBC is funded sustainably and fairly so it can continue to deliver, both for audiences and the country.”
There is at least some interest to be gleaned from the way language is distorted here. Not much though, this creepy idea has been foreseen for years, it can't possibly be imposed honestly so they don't bother.
a new, “fairer” funding mechanism
a “digital public service media” tax
ensure the BBC is funded sustainably and fairly
1 comment:
I have a better idea for the Far Left BBC.
Stop trying to prop yourselves up by forced taxation and produce things the the tax units will willingly pay for.
Have a look at what you used to produce before the 90's.
Either that or just feck off!
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