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BBC licence fee projected to exceed £200 amid 'YouTube tax' dispute

BBC licence fee projected to exceed £200 amid 'YouTube tax' dispute

By Karim Hammam

The BBC licence fee is expected to surpass £200 within the next few years, according to projections, as a debate intensifies over a proposed "YouTube tax" to support the broadcaster's funding model.

The potential increase comes amid ongoing discussions about how the corporation should be financed in the digital era, with suggestions to extend the licence fee obligation to online streaming platforms.

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