Major TV licence change proposed by BBC bosses – and some Brits could end up paying MORE under controversial plan

WEALTHIER TV viewers could face paying more to watch the BBC under a licence fee shake-up.

Beeb chiefs are considering replacing the flat-rate levy, which rises £10.50 to £169.50 a year from next week.

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Under a “progressive” system people could pay different amounts depending on income.

But some Tory MPs want the fee to be axed completely.

BBC Director-General Tim Davie said it is “right to ask fundamental questions” about the licence in a world “full of choice”.

The broadcaster is also examining whether to decriminalise non-payment of the fee.

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to take part in a public consultation next year.

Speaking at a Royal Television Society event, Mr Davie said he is “looking at its scope, how it could be more progressive and making sure its enforcement is fair and proportionate”.

Other revenue-raisers are set to include adverts on BBC podcasts and on-demand radio shows when they are streamed on platforms such as Apple or Spotify.

New streams of income have included a tie-up with Disney over Doctor Who and cashing in on the Beeb’s vast archives.

Ex-Cabinet minister Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg said: “The television tax should be abolished.

“It is time for the EU-loving BBC to compete for its revenue.”

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