The BBC is looking to make cost savings of 20% in the years to 2017. For English local radio, their main proposal is to focus spending on peak-time programmes, with increased sharing of content between stations.
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There are currently 40 BBC local radio stations in England. As a result of the freezing of the licence fee, the BBC is looking to make cost savings of 20% in the years to 2017. Under the title Delivering Quality First, the BBC has now published a consultation document on how it proposes to make these savings. For English local radio, the main proposal is to focus spending on peak-time programmes, with increased sharing of content across regions in off-peak slots.
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This briefing provides statistics on the TV licence fee and general television viewing trends. TV licence fee revenues in 2021/22 were £3.8 billion which was higher than the 2011/12 figure of £3.6 billion (in cash terms).Total BBC income in 2021/22 was £5.3 billion. TV licence fee revenues accounted for around 71/% of total income.
A Media Bill, included in the Background Notes to the Queen's Speech of May 2022 would, among other things, update broadcasting law for the digital age.
This Library Briefing looks at the future of Channel 4.