Former Google executive Matt Brittin has been appointed as the BBC's 18th director-general in 104 years. He will take over from the role of Tim Davie, who resigned alongside Deborah Turness, who was also BBC's head of news. Brittin must also negotiate with ministers about the renewal of the royal charter under which the BBC operates. This comes up for renewal every decade and the current one expires at the end of 2027. However, the government is seeking to give the BBC a permanent charter, which could pose questions about its funding model. The BBC's funding model is currently funded by a TV licence, but this is seen as outdated due to fewer people consuming the BBC’s output and watching platforms like Netflix or YouTube.