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<p>The Government is committed to the licence fee for the rest of the current Charter.
However, the BBC's funding model faces major challenges due to changes in the way
people consume media. It is therefore necessary to look at ways to ensure the BBC’s
funding model is sustainable in the long-term.</p><p>The Government wants to see the
BBC continue to succeed, which is why we need to consider the most fair and appropriate
funding mechanism to be introduced at the end of the current Charter period.</p><p>The
Department is considering all possible future funding options to ensure the BBC’s
long-term sustainability in a rapidly changing, digital world.</p>
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