Direct-to-consumer and consumer products were the drivers of gains for BBC Commercial in the 2025/2026 period, with stable revenues of £2.2 billion and a higher EBITDA of £267 million.

New BBC DG Matt Brittin, together with the pubcaster's chair, Samir Shah, faced tough questions during a House of Commons session on the pubcaster's charter review process, weighing in on a funding model that needs to be revamped, IP ownership, acquired content, and the restoration of public trust.

The BBC has issued a 100-page response to the U.K. government's Charter Review consultation, calling for "bold choices" to secure the long-term health of the public-service-media ecosystem.