Corporation faces cut in income if plan goes ahead following public consultationThe BBC is facing deep funding cuts under proposals to stop prosecuting people for non-payment of the licence fee as the government launches a consultation on the issue.Ministers acknowledged that any change would inevitably result in a reduction in income for the national broadcaster – requiring further cuts to its output – but suggested that it was unfair to pursue individuals through the criminal courts if they watch live television without subsidising the BBC. Continue reading…
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