Publication type: Policy paper

The BBC beyond London

On the idea of moving BBC commissioning out of London — why moving commissioners doesn’t work, and what would.

Five Proposals for the BBC’s New Charter

The five papers in one volume, plus each proposal individually.

Information Security

Formal recognition of the BBC as critical national infrastructure for information security, reflecting its role in an increasingly contested information environment.

Technology

A reinstated public purpose for technology, so the BBC is required — not just permitted — to serve the public interest in how it builds and deploys digital services.

Funding

A Universal Licence Fee with funding levels determined independently of government, restoring the spending power the BBC has lost over the last decade.

Governance

An independently appointed Board of Trustees, insulated from government and commercial pressure, responsible for holding the BBC to its public purposes.

A Permanent Charter

Replacing the current cycle of decade-long Charter renewals with a permanent Charter, removing the recurring political leverage that comes with a fixed expiry date.

Rebuilding the BBC for Britain and the world: A vision for the future

Our October 2023 report setting out five principles for a revitalised, independent BBC — independence, universality, fair funding, global reach and values-led technology.