BBC website in US launches paid subscription service

BBC launches paid subscription service on its US website for $49.99 annually or $8.99 monthly. US-based visitors will need a subscription to access most BBC News stories and stream the BBC News channel. The move aims to generate revenue to support BBC's services amidst a budget deficit. UK audiences and global users remain unaffected by the paywall. The switch to a subscription model in the UK is unlikely, as the BBC director general believes in maintaining a universal public service.