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Read this: John Simpson accuses Government of 'limbering up' for attack on BBC
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Summary: The current Royal Charter, the agreed constitutional basis for the BBC, began on 1 January 2017 and will run until the end of 2027. Currently non-payment of the licence fee can result in a court appearance and a fine of up to 1,000. - www.pressgazette.co.uk
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