The BBC has recorded a £1.1 billion loss as growing numbers of viewers either cancel or fail to pay the TV licence fee, according to a new parliamentary report.

The findings follow a turbulent period for the corporation, which has been hit by several high-profile scandals in recent months.

In its latest assessment, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) warned that the BBC must urgently clarify how it intends to win back younger audiences, who are increasingly turning to rival digital and streaming platforms. The report cautioned that the corporation’s core mission to “serve all audiences” is under threat as viewing habits continue to shift.

The PAC said the BBC faces “intense competition for attention” and risks losing relevance with younger generations unless it adapts its content strategy and broadens its appeal. Photo by Chmee2, Wikimedia commons.