BBC says ‘irreversible’ trends mean it will not survive without major overhaul

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The BBC has acknowledged that it is facing 'permanent and irreversible' trends that threaten its survival unless a significant overhaul occurs. In its initial response to a government review of its charter, the corporation highlighted a growing discrepancy between the high number of viewers consuming its content and the declining percentage of households paying the licence fee. Currently, while 94% of UK residents engage with the BBC each month, less than 80% contribute financially to its operations.