Grant Shapps said there were no “preordained” decisions on future funding models.



Cabinet minister plays down concerns the TV licence fee is facing the axe

But Nicky Morgan denied launching an “attack on the BBC”, as she confirmed a “detailed look at the future of the TV licence model itself”.

BBC needs to ‘remain relevant' or face being left behind, Culture Secretary says

The BBC says it cannot afford to take on the financial burden from the Government.

The Forces’ Sweetheart said older people could struggle to meet the payment.

The corporation has come under fire over plans to end the universal provision of free licences for the over-75s.

The letter to Theresa May warns isolated, elderly people will suffer under plans to cut free licences for all over-75s.

The charity director at Age UK, which is hosting the petition, said it had been ‘inundated’ with phone calls and emails.

An Age UK petition is urging the Government to continue picking up the bill.

Sir Henry who became a household name due to the success of his BBC shows, said the decision went against the spirit of the Corporation.

It is still possible to enjoy your favourite shows and watch catch-up TV without paying for a TV licence but viewers need to be careful.

The BBC will not shoulder the full cost of the free TV licences.

The benefits older people receive should be scrapped and rebalanced towards the young, a Lord Committee has said. 

The annual television licence fee will rise in line with inflation, the government has said. 

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