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BBC examining plans that could lead to US consumers paying for its journalism
Corporation has been targeting audiences across the Atlantic as it tries to shore up revenue streams
Senior BBC figures are examining plans that would lead to American consumers paying to access its journalism, as the broadcaster looks to the US to boost its fragile finances.
The corporation, which is facing fierce competition from streamers and falling licence fee income, has been targeting US audiences as it attempts to increase its commercial revenues outside the UK.
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