This briefing provides statistics on the TV licence fee and general television viewing trends. TV licence fee revenues in 2023/24 were £3.66 billion. Total BBC income in 2023/24 was £5.4 billion. TV licence fee revenues accounted for around 68/% of total income.
A debate on support for rural businesses will take place in Westminster Hall on 18 June 2025 at 2:30pm. The Library will publish briefing materials ahead of the debate.
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on intellectual property at 2:30pm on 23 April 2025. The debate will be opened by James Frith MP.
Constituency casework
Find out about the rules broadband companies need to follow when they install telegraph poles.
Research Briefing
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used by UK government departments in various ways. This briefing paper gives some examples.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides information on the Government's targets for rolling out gigabit broadband, its policies to support the roll-out by industry, and its public funding programme, Project Gigabit.
Debate Pack
A general debate on rural affairs has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber for 11 November.
Research Briefing
This briefing describes customer protections in the UK mobile and broadband markets. It discusses recent concerns expressed on behalf of telecoms consumers, and looks at reforms aimed at improving fairness and protection.
Debate Pack
A debate on technology in public services is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Monday 2 September 2024.
Research Briefing
This briefing provides a selection of reading on artificial intelligence, including UK Government policy.
AI could add trillions of dollars a year to the global economy and increase labour productivity. But experts warn that bias and misinformation may spread.
Data dashboards
Browse local data to see how broadband connectivity and speeds vary in different parts of the UK
Research Briefing
This briefing addresses frequently asked questions about the switch of traditional landline phones to digital, Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) services.
Insight
Residents in urban flats often face poor broadband services. Some in the industry have argued that broadband companies should be given easier access to flats.
Constituency casework
This article addresses some frequently asked questions about access to full fibre broadband in the UK.
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