"Ministers are examining plans that would increase the BBC's independence from politicians, including ending political appointments to its board, as part of crucial talks over the corporation's future. The government is to consider overhauling the process by which the BBC has to renew its charter every decade, aiming to place it farther away from the influence of governments. It comes with Nigel Farage's Reform UK, which is highly critical of the BBC, riding high in the polls."
"Ministers will also look at major reforms to funding the BBC, including advertising, a top-up subscription model and placing older content behind a paywall after it has been freely available for a certain period. The government has committed to looking at safeguarding the BBC's independence after internal concerns over the role of board members appointed by the former Conservative government."
Ministers are examining plans to increase the BBC's independence from politicians by ending political appointments to its board and overhauling the charter renewal process. The government will consider changing the ten-year charter renewal to place the corporation farther from government influence. Ministers will explore major funding reforms, including advertising, a top-up subscription model and placing older content behind a paywall after a free period. The government committed to safeguarding BBC independence following concerns over board members appointed by the former Conservative government. Concerns grew after bias allegations prompted resignations of the director general Tim Davie and head of BBC News Deborah Turness. The future of the licence fee will be reviewed amid declining TV licence holdings.
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