Oral evidenceSelect & Joint CommitteesTuesday, 30 June 202609:30

Culture, Media and Sport Committee: BBC Royal Charter Review

Committee hears from witnesses

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee will hear oral evidence on the BBC's Royal Charter Review. The Royal Charter is the BBC's governing document, setting out its public purposes, funding model, and operational framework. This review examines whether the current charter—last renewed in 2017—remains fit for purpose in a rapidly changing media landscape, or whether reforms are needed to the corporation's structure, accountability, or remit.

The BBC is Britain's largest media organisation and a core part of national cultural infrastructure. A Royal Charter review determines the BBC's statutory obligations, licence fee settlement, and governance for the next decade, affecting hundreds of millions of licence fee payers and shaping the future of public service broadcasting. The outcome will influence editorial independence, funding security, and the BBC's ability to compete with streaming platforms.

Culture & Community

Committee mentioned:Culture, Media and Sport Committee