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title: "Will the UK propose extending the BBC licence fee to online video in 2026?"
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status: live
trading_closes_at: 2027-01-01T04:59:00+00:00
total_volume_usd: 4912.96
venues: ["Kalshi"]
categories: ["Politics"]
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# Will the UK propose extending the BBC licence fee to online video in 2026?

Live · $4,913 traded · listed on Kalshi

## About

If the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) announces a proposal to extend the BBC licence fee (or any successor BBC funding charge) to cover watching online video (such as on YouTube or on-demand streaming services) before Jan 1, 2027, then the market resolves to Yes.

A proposal must be stated as the government's own proposed or intended policy, such as in the BBC Charter Review white paper or a draft charter. A charge on households that watch online video other than live TV and BBC iPlayer, or that subscribe to streaming services other than the BBC's, counts.

The following do NOT count:
A consultation option, or a statement that the government is considering or reviewing the extension
Media reports of the government's plans
The existing requirement to hold a licence to watch live TV on any service or to use BBC iPlayer
A proposal that only requires a licence to watch BBC content on other platforms
A charge on every household or device regardless of what is watched, or a levy on streaming companies

_From Kalshi's listing._

## Main market

| Outcome | Probability | Cheapest | Kalshi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 74% | 78¢ on Kalshi | 78¢ |
| No | 27% | 31¢ on Kalshi | 31¢ |

## Open on a venue

- [Kalshi](https://betcrypto.now/go/e/956878?via=md)

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