Media
The year-on-year increase of 4.2% - RPI plus 1.5% - is the final increase under the BBC's current, five-year funding deal. From April 1, a colour licence will cost £131.50 and a black and white licence £44.
"The television licence fee settlement announced by the Government in February 2000 provides for changes in the licence fee of RPI plus 1.5 per cent for each year from 2000-2001 to 2006-20078," said Jowell.
"This settlement is designed to enable the BBC to provide a strong and distinctive schedule of high quality programmes and remain at the forefront of broadcasting technology. The settlement includes a requirement for the Corporation to raise over £1 billion through efficiency savings and increased income over the period."
The government is currently considering the BBC's proposals for a new funding deal - in effect from April 1 next year - of RPI plus 2.3% a year.
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