BBC considers making over 75s pay after admitting ‘we need more money’- I news


BBC considers making over 75s pay after admitting ‘we need more money’- Inews

The BBC has been facing many cuts. They state that the funding model for the BBC is 'unsustainable' and that they need 'more money'. Previously, anyone aged over 75 years old didn't have to pay the yearly license fee. However, the BBC is thinking of changing this. 

The government responded by saying that “If granny is living in in a household with people under 75 there’s no reason they shouldn’t pay the licence fee. But if the BBC dropped the free licence policy it would have to face the heat from the public.” 

This is an example of soft news. However, it is still quite important because the BBC is probably the most trusted news site. If they are having money issues then it could lead to lower quality journalism. 

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