https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/regionalbroadcasting/Recent content in regionalbroadcasting on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 06 Jul 2026 05:07:02 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/andy-burnham-backs-tv-licence-reform-with-regional-focus-and-household-subsidies/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:07:02 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/andy-burnham-backs-tv-licence-reform-with-regional-focus-and-household-subsidies/Andy Burnham, widely regarded as a future Prime Minister, is reportedly open to reforming the £180-a-year BBC TV licence fee to make it more affordable for lower-income households, according to I News. His vision includes a fairer fee structure alongside accelerating the BBC’s shift of production and decision-making powers from London to regional hubs, such as the North of England and devolved nations. Among the proposals under consideration is extending the licence fee to cover streamers, along with stronger commitments to regional programming.