Britain’s Story: The Next Chapter - the BBC Royal Charter Review, Green Paper and public consultation
The government is consulting the public to aid decision-making on the terms for the BBC Charter’s renewal and any changes needed to help the BBC to continue to serve the public.
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport is reviewing the current BBC Charter, which expires on 31 December 2027. This green paper and public consultation outlines and seeks views on the changes we are considering making to the Charter, to futureproof the BBC and help it continue serving the public. The new Charter is expected to take effect on 1 January 2028.
The BBC’s Royal Charter provides the constitutional basis of the BBC. The Charter defines the BBC’s Mission and Public Purposes and sets out how it is governed, regulated and funded. The BBC Framework Agreement sits alongside the Charter, and provides additional detail on the topics included.
This Review begins with the publication of the Terms of Reference and this green paper and public consultation. Both publications are a key part of the conversation for Charter Review, and allow the public to have a say on the future of the BBC.
The BBC belongs to all of us. We are therefore looking to hear from a wide range of voices on the future of the BBC as our national broadcaster and how it can represent and deliver for every person in the UK as part of the Charter Review.
We are seeking the views of the general public, those working in the creative industries, researchers and industry organisations on a number of issues and options for change. The responses and evidence submitted to this consultation will help inform the government’s decision-making on changes to the BBC’s Charter and Framework Agreement.