Headquarters
United Kingdom
Primary Segment
Broadcast television and radio
News Summary:
The BBC is considering placing its iPlayer on-demand service behind a paywall, potentially blocking access for viewers who do not pay the licence fee, an opportunity the broadcaster might pursue in the coming years. Earlier on July 23, 2026, government-backed research by Higherin and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recognized the BBC among the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for 2026. This recognition follows the reappointment of Lisa Nandy as Culture Secretary by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, under whose administration individuals receiving a specific DWP benefit can obtain a £0 TV Licence. Also on July 23, organisers cancelled the Replay Festival in Perth, scheduled for August 15-16 with headliners Blue and Natalie Imbruglia, blaming the BBC’s forthcoming Radio 2 in the Park event in Stirling for the decision. The BBC's iPlayer app will cease functioning on uncertified Android TV and Google TV devices starting September 30, 2026, with users already receiving notifications about this change.
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BBC offers 20 products in the media tech and media and telecoms services industries. BBC's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio, entertainment content rights, graphics and media and TV services.
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BBC currently holds 146 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including golf, rowing, basketball, netball, equestrianism, marathon, rugby league, multi-sport, athletics, gaelic games, soccer | association football, squash, american football, cycling, badminton, cyclo-cross, table tennis, motorsports, boxing, tennis, cricket, field hockey, winter sports, snooker, darts, triathlon, combat sports, aquatics and swimming, ice skating, shinty, gymnastics, baseball, rugby union, futsal and curling.
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