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flag Over one million UK households may stop paying the BBC licence fee by 2029 due to rising costs and declining trust, risking £617M in lost revenue.

flag Over one million UK households are expected to stop paying the BBC licence fee by 2029 as it nears £197 amid inflation, down from 22 million to 21 million paying households. flag The BBC faces a projected £617 million in lost revenue, with 3.6 million households already refusing payment, driven by rising costs, perceived value, and controversies including editorial missteps and leadership issues. flag The Public Accounts Committee warns of financial strain and calls for modernized enforcement, as the government prepares to review the BBC’s Royal Charter in 2027.

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