Six BBC funding options if licence fee is scrapped
As the government launches its green paper on BBC charter renewal, we examine the six potential funding models on the table, from subscriptions to a household levy, and rate their likelihood.
As the government launches its green paper on BBC charter renewal, we examine the six potential funding models on the table, from subscriptions to a household levy, and rate their likelihood.
Tottenham Hotspur's alarming slump continues with a 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, piling pressure on manager Thomas Frank. Explore the stats, signings, and fan discontent shaping this crisis.
Discover the standout poetry collections of 2025, from Forward Prize winners Karen Solie and Vidyan Ravinthiran to Seamus Heaney's collected works and Simon Armitage's new verse. Explore the year's most innovative and powerful poems.
Your guide to the week's top streaming releases. Simon Cowell hunts for a new boyband on Netflix, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour documentary lands on Disney+, plus new Star Wars, Percy Jackson and more.
Simon Cowell launches a new Netflix show to find a boyband, but must adapt his brutal judging style for a social media-savvy generation. Can the old formula still work?
A new book showcases Scotland's finest Brutalist architecture, revealing the social vision behind the concrete. Discover the buildings that defined a postwar era.
Harry Redknapp urges Tottenham to show patience with under-fire boss Thomas Frank after a dismal November. Discover why the former Spurs manager believes stability is key.
Simon Cowell addresses Liam Payne's revelations about One Direction's confinement struggles and reflects on the late singer's tragic death. Read his emotional response.
Professor Simon Lavington, who preserved Britain's computing heritage and led youth sailing trips, has died at 85. Discover his remarkable legacy in technology and education.
Simon Jordan urges Arne Slot to drop Mohamed Salah for Liverpool's crucial West Ham match. Can the Reds halt their three-game losing streak? Read the latest.
Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil issues a heartfelt apology after a visa application error forces the band to postpone their US tour. Find out the new dates and the band's reaction.
UK banks face an £86m Financial Ombudsman Service levy as Treasury reforms cost £8m. Motor finance cases to surge 300% under new crackdown. Discover how this affects financial services.
Simon Cowell reveals his extreme 'blood washing' treatment to stay young. The music mogul also opens up on contemplating cryopreservation and addresses the tragic death of Liam Payne.
Former EastEnders heartthrob Nick Berry looks completely different with thick grey beard in Essex sighting. The 61-year-old actor who played Simon 'Wicksy' Wicks left acting to become stay-at-home dad.
Labour's North Sea oil strategy faces criticism as energy department's pragmatic licensing clashes with Treasury's windfall tax, creating uncertainty for jobs and investment.
A 40-year-old Tottenham man is accused of murdering two women found in similar positions and raping a third. He appeared at the Old Bailey via videolink.
Simon Harmer's six-wicket haul seals a dominant 408-run victory for South Africa, completing a 2-0 Test series sweep against world champions India in Guwahati.
Tributes pour in for Simon Rietbergen, the forestry expert who helped establish the UN's Great Green Wall Initiative to combat deforestation in Africa's Sahel region.
The government announces a new visitor levy for England, allowing mayors to charge for overnight stays to fund local transport and tourism infrastructure. Discover the impact.
The UK government announces milkshakes will no longer be exempt from the sugar tax as part of strengthened measures to tackle childhood obesity. Learn how this affects your favourite drinks.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces the soft drinks levy will expand to include milkshakes and milk substitutes to tackle childhood obesity. Read the latest.
NatWest, Lloyds and Barclays stocks rise as investors anticipate Rachel Reeves will spare lenders from further levy in this week's budget. Discover the market reaction.
Simon Cowell addresses criticism over Liam Payne's tragic death in emotional interview. The music mogul defends his role in One Direction star's career while remembering their final conversation.
Simon Levy faces new murder charge for killing Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo while already accused of another woman's death. Police appeal for witnesses to come forward.
A 40-year-old man faces charges for the murders of two women in London and the rape of a third victim in a complex police investigation. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward.
Simon Levy faces charges for murders of Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins, plus rape of another woman. Police urge victims to come forward.
UK racing secures major budget victory as government targets gaming taxes over betting duties. Find out how this decision protects 85,000 jobs and rural economies.
Simon Levy, 40, faces charges for the murders of two women and the rape of a third. Police are appealing for information as court hearings proceed.
Co-op invests £70m to create 7,000 life-changing apprenticeships by 2030, focusing on retail, care, and deprived communities. Find out how to apply.
Former cabinet secretary Simon Case warns voters may abandon centrist parties if Rachel Reeves' budget fails to address UK's deep-rooted economic problems. Read the full analysis.