https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/lordmichaelgrade/Recent content in lordmichaelgrade on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 19 Jun 2026 05:01:09 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/four-groups-eligible-for-free-bbc-tv-licences-amid-rising-cuts-and-licence-fee-debate/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:01:09 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/four-groups-eligible-for-free-bbc-tv-licences-amid-rising-cuts-and-licence-fee-debate/The BBC TV licence fee is once again under intense scrutiny. Former BBC One controller Lord Michael Grade has publicly condemned the current licence fee as “ridiculous” and called for it to be lowered. His criticism comes at a time when the BBC is implementing significant budget cuts, planning to reduce 2,000 jobs and save £500 million over the next three years. Despite these cuts, the licence fee increased to £180 in April.