BBC faces £1.1B licence fee shortfall in 2024/25 due to non-payment and evasion, prompting calls for reform and a future fee increase.

The BBC faces a £1.1 billion shortfall in licence fee revenue for 2024/25 due to widespread non-payment and evasion, according to a parliamentary report. MPs warn traditional enforcement is failing amid digital shifts and declining public trust, urging modernization of the system. The BBC acknowledges the need for reform, emphasizing its commitment to a fair, sustainable funding model while maintaining public service obligations. A licence fee rise to over £181 is expected in April 2026, though exemptions exist for those over 75 receiving Pension Credit.