- Government introducing new requirement to provide 'distinctive content' rather than just chase ratings.
- The BBC is to be regulated by an external organisation for the first time in its 90-year history. Ofcom will become the official regulator of the BBC, replacing the internal BBC Trust.
- The licence fee will increase in line with inflation for five years, meaning the current annual fee of £145.50 will rise from 2017 until 2022.
- Over-75s, who currently get free TV licence, will be allowed to pay voluntarily
- The 'iPlayer loophole' will be closed by forcing anyone viewing BBC TV via the web to own a licence.
- The BBC charter will be extended to 11 years so that it is independent of any political cycle, and there will be a mid-term 'health check' to ensure things are functioning as they should be.
- Government introducing new requirement to provide 'distinctive content' rather than just chase ratings;
A 75-year old: "Yes, I think I'll pay the TV Licence Fee..." SAID NO-ONE EVER!!
