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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

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).

The exact years you need to be born in to get a free TV licence

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

BBC urged to make major TV licence change

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Amazon Fire Stick bins essential feature in ‘forced’ update

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

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Here are some of the new and classic Christmas films you can watch on Netflix right now.

Urgent Netflix warning over potential Christmas mistake

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GBBO fans urged to avoid potentially expensive final mistake

Christiaan, Dylan and Georgie have all made it through to the 2024 Great British Bake Off final.

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What is a dodgy Firestick? How to tell if you own one

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How using your Firestick could land you in prison
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Mike Tyson (L) and Jake Paul (R) will fight in a bout live on Netflix. Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images

Boxing fans face £1,000 fine if they make this Netflix mistake

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

7 apps you can watch without a TV licence - and 1 you can’t

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?

Following news the TV licence is set to increase next year, an expert from Broadband Genie explains how you can avoid the charge. Picture: PA

How to legally avoid paying BBC licence fee

The BBC has announced increased support for people who are struggling to pay for their TV Licence.

BBC changing TV Licence to help those struggling to pay £159 bill

Martin Lewis has warned nearly one million pensioner households of their last chance to sign up for pension credit that will trigger eligibility for the £301 cost of living payment.

Martin Lewis warns pensioners of last chance to claim vital cash boost
Martin Lewis reminded people over 66 they could be missing out on thousands if eligible, plus the £301 cost of living payment and other benefits - here’s how to check.
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Data has revealed how many people are being prosecuted each week for failing to pay their BBC TV licence

TV licence row as thousands prosecuted each week for failing to pay

According to TV Licensing’s annual report last year, 1.96 million households said they did not watch the BBC in 2021-22

The only suitable home for BBC licence fee is on the Antiques Roadshow Gary Shipton

Cost of living is £630 more expensive per month for single Brits

Cost of living leaves single Brits paying up to £630 more per month

Scary movies: Full list of BBC iPlayer Halloween films

Martin Lewis said childcare credits can add thousands to a state pension (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis pension advice 2022: Money Saving Expert’s tips for OAPs

The new reforms will see low-income pensioners gain easier access to a free TV licence (Photo: Adobe)

Thousands of people can get free TV licence under new rules

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The much debated television license

But is it time to scrap the £157.50 TV licence? - Liam Rudden

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5 hacks to cut costs on Netflix - with savings up to £96 per year

The TV licence will no longer be free for over 75s from August 1, 2021. Photo from Shutterstock.

Why you could be hit with a £1,000 TV licence fine from this Sunday

The TV Licence fee will increase from 1 April 2021 (Photo: Shutterstock)

Cost of annual TV Licence fee is increasing from April - what you need to know

Plans to decriminalise the non-payment of TV licences have been scrapped

Refusing to pay your TV licence will no longer be a criminal offence under new rules
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Refusing to pay your TV licence will no longer be a criminal offence under new r...

Millions of over-75s are being asked to pay a license fee to fund the BBC's output. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Campaigners are urging over-60s to cancel their TV licence payments - here’s why

Do you need to buy a TV licence? (Photo: Shutterstock)

What do I need a TV licence for?

Those who receive Pension Credit will be exempt from the TV licence fee (Photo: Shutterstock)

People over 75 qualify for a free TV licence if they get Pension Credit - who is...

Everything you need to know about the changes made to the free TV licences from the BBC (Photo: Shutterstock)

Over-75s will no longer receive free TV licences from August - here's why

Hundreds of people per day are cancelling

BBC: Thousands cancel TV licence in past five months

These are the best TV series you can watch for free on BBC iPlayer and All 4

The BBC will delay TV licence fee changes for over-75s - here’s why

Do you think a BBC subscription service should be introduced? (Photo: Shutterstock)

BBC licence fee may be scrapped and replaced with a subscription service - this ...

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BBC licence fee cost to increase in April

BBC to hike TV licence fee from April - what you need to know

Culture Secretary Nicky Morgan is 'open-minded' about the BBC's licence fee (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Why a Tory is my new heroine over her stance on BBC – Helen Martin

Age UK said that many pensioners, including those who find it difficult to dress, bathe and get out of bed, will struggle with the procedure of paying or even confirming that they are entitled to a free TV licence. Picture: JP

BBC licence fee plans are slow-motion car crash, charity warns

Morgan defended Lineker (pictured), the BBC's highest-earner according to its published list. Picture: PA

Piers Morgan urges Gary Lineker to 'attack' BBC after salary reveal

The number of TV licences sold has dropped for the first time in a decade (Photo: Getty Images)

BBC TV licence sales have dropped for the first time in a decade - here’s why

Millions of over-75s will no longer be checking the TV listings pages for some entertainment because they wont be able to afford a licence

Helen Martin: BBC has a licence to print money – they should share it with old p...