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    What is the BBC licence fee and how much does it cost? Government confirms price rise

    by Laura Harding and Rachael Davies Dec 07, 2023 2 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    The BBC licence fee is to increase, the Government has announced.

    This comes amid the BBC's widespread cuts to signature programmes such as Newsnight, resulting in 1,000 fewer hours of new TV shows this year.

    Here's what you need to know about the licence fee and what alternatives have been discussed.

    What is the current BBC licence

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