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Will the UK propose extending the BBC licence fee to online video in 2026?

Live Kalshi oddsUpdated 23:26 UTCCloses 1 Jan 2027 (in 2 mo)

Chance of “Yes”

36%

Price over the last 7 days, in %

Outcomes

Outcome	Chance	24h
Yes	36%	—
No	64%	—

How this market resolves

If the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) announces a proposal to extend the BBC licence fee (or any successor BBC funding charge) to cover watching online video (such as on YouTube or on-demand streaming services) before Jan 1, 2027, then the market resolves to Yes.

Questions about this market

What are the odds for “Will the UK propose extending the BBC licence fee to online video in 2026”?

On Kalshi, traders currently price “Yes” at 36% (as of 24 Oct 2026). The price of a share in cents is the market's implied probability.

What does the percentage mean?

A price of 62¢ means the market implies a 62% chance. A correct share pays $1 when the market resolves, an incorrect one pays nothing, so the price moves as traders update their expectations.

When does this market resolve?

The scheduled close is 1 Jan 2027. Markets can resolve earlier or later according to their rules, shown on this page.

Where can I trade it?

On Kalshi, where availability depends on your country. PredictDesk does not take bets: it shows live odds from Polymarket and Kalshi side by side.

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