Britain: Government to cut off BBC funding

The British government will cut funding for the BBC by imposing a two-year “freeze” on the fee paid by citizens to watch the network, according to a Mail on Sunday article.

The future of the television network is a constant issue of political dialogue with the government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, which recently proposed a review of its funding.

With inflation expected to reach a 30-year high of at least 6% in April, a € 190 freeze on leave will be a relief to consumers, who are facing rising living costs.

But it will also be a major blow to the channel’s finances as it seeks to compete with privately funded news networks and Netflix-type platforms funded by consumer subscriptions.

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