timeThe BBC could ditch flat-fee and means-tested TV licenses, with wealthy families paying more.

But would you welcome reform of existing TV licenses? Should those with more disposable income spend more to buy one?

The license fee remains at £159 for two years. In 2023, the government announced that it would set the annual household charge at £169.50 from April 2024, using a lower rate of inflation.

That puts pressure on BBC director-general Tim Davie to balance the books. Last week, David said he was open to a “more progressive” approach to funding the company and revealed the “largest-ever consultation process” over the company’s future.

He said in a speech that the new approach would consider “its scope, how it can be more progressive and ensure its implementation is fair and proportionate”.

However, Mr Davey confirmed that he believed the license fee should still be charged to some extent as he believed it was important that everyone had a “stake”.

He added: “It doesn’t necessarily mean means-tested, there are ways to make it progressive. I just think the idea that we’re just sitting where we are now is wrong.”

How do you think the BBC’s license fee model should be reformed? Should wealthy families pay more? Or should the platform explore other revenue avenues and introduce advertising, etc.?

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