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BBC Charter Review 2025 to 2027

Documents, publications and latest news relating to the BBC Charter Review 2025 to 2027.

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
• Published: 16 December 2025

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. The current Charter is due to expire at the end of 2027.

The government is reviewing the Charter to decide on the terms for its renewal, and any changes needed to help the BBC to continue to serve the public. 

This page pulls together the latest news, consultations and publications which support this process.

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• Britain’s Story: The Next Chapter - the BBC Royal Charter Review, Green Paper and public consultation
  • 16 December 2025
  • Open consultation
• Review of the BBC Royal Charter 2025 to 2027 - Terms of reference
  • 16 December 2025
  • Guidance
• Value of BBC News
  • 16 December 2025
  • Research and analysis

Published 16 December 2025