TV licence fee

There is ongoing speculation over how the BBC might be funded in the future

TV licence fee through the decades - see how it's changed since 1968

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TV licence rules for Netflix users explained

Use of BBC iPlayer is included in TV licence fees (Getty)

How much BBC licence fee costs after price rise

The licence fee will go up in April 2025

Exact date your TV licence fee will go up

Thousands of Brits eligible for a free TV licence are missing out

BBC urged to make major TV licence change

BBC broadcasting house (Picture: Oli Scarff)

Netflix viewers ‘could be forced to pay TV licence fee’

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Full list of people who can get a free TV licence

Labour ‘considers’ radical TV licence fee shake-up

Ahead of April's price hike, a legal expert from The University of Law has shared their advice on whether you really do need to pay the license fee (and what happens if you don't).

How much the TV licence fee will go up by in 2025

You can use some streaming services without a TV licence - but it is required for BBC iPlayer and in some other scenarios. Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images

TV licence fee to rise starting April from

The BBC licence fee is expected to rise in 2025. (Photo by Getty Images)

How much the BBC licence fee could cost in 2025

Staying home and watching Netflix is always an option.

The Netflix scenario that could see you breaking the TV licence law

BBC shows and services are funded by money raised from the licence fee. (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Exemptions for the TV licence fee and how to avoid paying

A general view of BBC Broadcasting House, in central London. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

Why women are more likely to be prosecuted for licence fee evasion?

A TV licence is a legal requirement for anyone wanting to watch live TV on terrestrial channels, or online streaming. The fine for not having a licence is up to £1,000 plus any legal costs. Additional compensation may also be ordered.

The eye-opening number of TV licence prosecutions every week

Ahead of April's price hike, a legal expert from The University of Law has shared their advice on whether you really do need to pay the license fee (and what happens if you don't).

Government makes major TV licence fee decision - what will change?

The Eurovision Song Contest is one of four shows that the BBC are offering to production companies or "competitive tendering" - but will that have an effect on the licence fee?

Explainer Eurovision Finals one of four shows BBC are offering for tendering
The BBC looks to offer four shows for a “competitive tendering” process - but what is tendering and will there be a trickle-down effect on the TV licence fee?
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The BBC licence fee will increase by £10

BBC should 'refocus on making wonderful TV and terrific local radio' Gary Shipton

It is time for the BBC to drop the licence fee in favour of voluntary subscriptions

Call to replace BBC licence fee with voluntary subscription

The TV licence could increase next year in line with inflation (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

BBC TV licence fee could rise next year due to inflation

The licence fee costs £159 a year per household

Do you need a TV licence to watch Netflix? Licence fee law explained

Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries is to freeze the BBC licence fee for two years, despite inflation (image: Steve Parsons-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

TV licence fee: BBC brands two-year freeze ‘disappointing’

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Why the BBC TV licence should be abolished as a compulsory tax

Broadcasting House, the headquarters of the BBC (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Exclusive: 95% believe BBC licence fee should no longer be compulsory