The Independent – BBC set to make wealthy pay more for the licence fee

The Independent says the BBC could turn its back on a flat fee and means-test TV licences, with richer households paying more.

Director General Tim Davie said he is open to a “more progressive” way of funding the corporation, as he revealed the “biggest-ever consultation process” on its future.

Elsewhere, the front page features an image from the Baltimore Bridge collapse as the paper reports 6 workers remain missing and are now presumed dead after plunging into the cold water.

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‘Heartbreak Bridge’ & ‘Church undermining asylum system’ – Paper Talk

March 27, 2024 10:34 am

Many of Wednesday’s front pages feature images of the twisted wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The Baltimore Bridge collapsed after a ship lost power and stuck it. The

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Baltimore bridge collapse: Six presumed dead as investigations begin

March 27, 2024 9:27 am

Six construction workers are presumed dead after a container ship struck a bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday, causing the bridge to collapse into the river. Rescue efforts have now been

Gaza aid dropped in sea leads to 18 deaths as civilians attempt to collect aid and US confirms Gaza aid drop malfunction led to packages in the sea.

Gaza aid drop in sea leads to 18 deaths as civilians attempt to collect aid

March 27, 2024 9:04 am

Hamas has said 18 Palestinians have died after trying to retrieve desperately needed aid that was airdropped over northern Gaza.

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Thailand moves to legalise same-sex marriage

March 27, 2024 8:31 am

Thailand’s lower house has passed a bill giving legal recognition to same-sex marriage. It will next head to the Senate and then need a royal endorsement to become law. But

Israel says UN resolution damaged Gaza ceasefire talks

March 27, 2024 8:12 am

Israel claims that the UN resolution, which calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, has damaged ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas.

Donald Trump media firm soars in stock market debut

March 27, 2024 7:40 am

Shares in Donald Trump’s media firm have soared on their stock market debut in New York, leaving his majority holding worth almost $6bn (£4.8bn) on paper at one stage.