Free TV Licence Plan for Benefit Claimants Under Review
Labour's Culture Secretary is reviewing BBC funding, with free TV licences for those on benefits among options. Could a £174.50 fee change ease the burden on poorer households?
Labour's Culture Secretary is reviewing BBC funding, with free TV licences for those on benefits among options. Could a £174.50 fee change ease the burden on poorer households?
Tributes pour in for Sir Humphrey Burton, the revered BBC Radio 3 broadcaster who died at 94. His family confirmed the sad news in an emotional statement.
Peter Andre shares an emotional update on his mother Thea's declining health from Parkinson's and dementia, fearing it could be her last Christmas. Read his touching tribute.
BBC Breakfast descended into chaos as the South East news team was evacuated due to a fire alarm during Wednesday's live show. Get the full story on the disruption and other major news covered.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy launches a decade review of the BBC's funding, considering adverts and subscription tiers. Have your say in the public consultation.
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Beloved BBC Radio Essex presenter Dave Monk has died aged 72, one year after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Tributes pour in for the broadcaster of 40 years. Read his final, inspiring message.
Kelly Osbourne breaks down in tears on BBC Breakfast as she accepts a posthumous honour for her father, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, on what would have been his 77th birthday.
A partnership between L&Q and Magic Breakfast serves over 100,000 healthy breakfasts to tackle morning hunger in London schools, boosting concentration and learning. See the impact.
Rebel Wilson disclosed she was offered a huge sum to star in a Birmingham pantomime but had to decline due to filming a Hollywood movie. Find out the details.
The BBC's annual report discloses its highest-paid stars' salaries for 2024/25, with Gary Lineker earning £1.35m. The figures emerge as the broadcaster faces intense scrutiny over its corporate culture.
BBC Breakfast shares a devastating update as flooding and landslides in Indonesia and Sri Lanka claim over 600 lives. Rescue efforts continue amid extreme weather linked to climate change.
O Beach Ibiza owner Wayne Lineker reveals he spent 10 days in intensive care with chronic pneumonia and now faces months of rehabilitation, unable to walk. Read his full health update.
Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler addresses Georginio Rutter's head injury scare. Four players could miss the Aston Villa Premier League clash. Get the latest team news and injury updates.
JD Wetherspoon's boss Sir Tim Martin vows a maximum 20p increase for its breakfast next year, despite soaring sector costs. Discover how hospitality faces inflation pressures.
Nutritionist Emmy Clinton reveals why drinking 300ml of warm water before breakfast can kickstart metabolism, curb hunger, and support weight management. Try this easy morning habit today!
Love Island's Olivia Attwood was forced to cancel her Loose Women appearance after a string of illnesses left her feeling 'on death's door'. Discover her full story and health update.
Principal Dentist Dr Murray Pratt reveals why brushing immediately after breakfast damages tooth enamel and recommends waiting 30-60 minutes. Protect your smile today!
Strictly's Amy Dowden gives a positive health update on The One Show, three weeks after her mastectomy. Read about her recovery and hopes to return to the dance floor.
Birmingham City boss Chris Davies provides crucial return timelines for injured trio Ethan Laird, Scott Wright and Lee Buchanan. Get the latest Blues fitness news.
The BBC licence fee is projected to reach £197 by 2030, while over a million households stop paying. Discover the funding crisis facing the national broadcaster.
From the DWP Christmas Bonus to Cold Weather Payments, discover the nine key financial changes affecting millions of UK households in December 2025. Plan your finances now.
Over a million people have cancelled their BBC TV licence as the fee is forecast to rise to nearly £200. Discover why viewers are abandoning the service and the financial impact on the broadcaster.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy may block the annual BBC TV licence fee increase amid an impartiality crisis. Will the £174.50 charge rise in April? Read the latest.
Heart Breakfast's iconic Christmas song Sleeps 'Til Santa returns on December 1st 2025. Jamie & Amanda want children under 12 to introduce the festive countdown on air. Enter now!
Strictly's Dianne Buswell shares a heartfelt pregnancy update, revealing hopes for her baby boy after finding a childhood letter to her mother. Read the emotional story.
Celebrity chef James Martin opens up about his seven-year facial cancer battle, revealing he felt 'kicked down' but now feels 'great'. Read his inspiring health journey.
BBC Breakfast hosts announced guest Danny Burkey's terminal prostate cancer diagnosis, highlighting a new national screening trial aiming to save thousands of lives annually.
Millions on Universal Credit will not receive the £10 DWP Christmas Bonus. However, all UC claimants will get the £150 Warm Home Discount this year for the first time.
Strictly's Amy Dowden posts a hopeful update after her second mastectomy, sharing her recovery journey and pledging to return to the dance floor. Check yourself regularly.