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BBC Boss Calls Licence Fee Outdated | Leeds News
BBC boss Matt Brittin, a Google veteran, is calling the £180 annual TV licence fee an outdated straitjacket holding the corporation back—especially as viewers shift to streaming. He argues the BBC must rethink its funding to match modern viewing habits, while rejecting ads as a solution, fearing they’d disrupt the media landscape. Despite pressure from rivals, Brittin’s mission is clear: future-proof the BBC for relevance and resilience in a changing world. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an…
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