A BBC for All
The review of the BBC's Royal Charter
The Government's Review of the BBC Royal Charter
This marks a critical moment for the BBC and for the whole of the UK’s creative sector.
The Government’s consultation is an opportunity for the public and the industry to have their say on the future of the BBC and shape the UK’s media landscape for the next decade and beyond. The BBC welcomes the debate.
What is the Royal Charter?
The Royal Charter is the constitutional basis for the BBC. It provides the legal right for it to exist and operate. It establishes the BBC’s Mission and Public Purposes, as well as important governance and regulatory arrangements, such as the role and composition of the BBC Board.
The current Royal Charter comes to an end on 31 December 2027.
The BBC's Response to the Government's Charter Review Green Paper
The BBC is a vital national asset under real pressure – It supports our world‑leading creative industries, drives economic growth, strengthens society, and promotes the UK’s global influence, but it faces unprecedented challenges.
This Charter Review is an urgent opportunity and requires bold and brave choices – The BBC continues to be a global success story for the UK, but the pace of change has accelerated and risks its future. The new Charter represents a moment of choice: to back it for the future or leave it to managed decline.
This is about more than the BBC – The UK’s creative strength, trusted news and shared national culture are all at risk from global tech giants, disinformation and weakening public trust. Access to reliable information is now intertwined with our national security and stability.
The BBC has ambitious plans to do more – From countering disinformation to supporting local news, moving more money and power across the UK to fuel growth and support jobs and growing its reach and impact abroad. However, none of it will be possible without reform of the BBC’s funding.
The stakes are high – A status quo Charter will not be enough to secure the BBC’s future. Reform is now needed to secure strong, universal public service media that supports our democracy, our creativity and our place in the world.
Core asks for reform
The BBC has three core asks for reform
- Secure BBC independence by removing the Charter’s fixed end date; making changes to board appointments and how funding decisions are made about the BBC
- Ensure a universal funding model fit for the future, which is sufficient, sustainable and fair and that supports public service media
- Modernise regulation to enable the BBC to better adapt to changing audience habits, and support other public service broadcasters
A BBC For All - read the BBC's response in full
