BBC TV Licence Fee Surpasses Netflix Subscription Cost Ahead of April Rise Monday, February 9, 2026 bbc licencefee streaming netflix disneyplus inflation publicbroadcasting media government subscription The BBC TV licence fee is set to rise from £174.50 to £180 starting 1 April 2026, marking an increase of £5.50 per year. This translates to an extra 46p per month, raising the monthly cost to £15. This hike has drawn … Read More
TV Licence Rules: Gaming, DVDs, and Discounts on the £174.50 Fee Saturday, February 7, 2026 tvlicence gaming dvds discounts pensioncredit feeincrease bbciplayer livetv prosecution inflation In April 2025, the standard TV Licence fee rose to £174.50, reflecting a 2.9% increase in line with inflation. This annual payment is mandatory for households or businesses that watch live television broadcasts or use BBC … Read More
TV Licence Rules for Gaming, DVDs, and Discount Eligibility on the £174.50 Fee Saturday, February 7, 2026 tvlicence gaming dvds bbciplayer licencefee pensioncredit tvrules inflation livetv prosecution The TV Licence fee increased to £174.50 in April 2025, marking the second rise since 2021. This annual charge applies to households or businesses that watch live TV broadcasts or use BBC iPlayer. However, many people wonder … Read More
Extra £174.50 TV Licences Required for Some UK Homes – Who Must Pay? Thursday, February 5, 2026 tvlicence fees ukhomes secondhome caravans bbciplayer streaming licencerules prosecution inflation The cost of a TV Licence in the UK increased to £174.50 starting April 1, 2025, marking the second rise since 2021. This annual fee is mandatory for households and businesses that watch or record live TV, including live … Read More
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When Netflix Viewing Requires a TV Licence – Avoid a £1,000 Fine Tuesday, January 20, 2026 tvlicence streaming netflix livetv bbciplayer penalties fines inflation pensioncredit broadcast Many people believe that using streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, or Sky Go exempts them from needing a TV Licence. However, this assumption isn’t entirely accurate. According to official TV Licensing … Read More