TV licence fee

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

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

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 BBC licence fee will increase by £10

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

Public awaits biggest change to TV licence fee in two decades amid turbulent times for BBC

Major change to TV licence fee on the way amid turbulent times for BBC

Do you think the TV licence should be scrapped?

Thousands take part in our TV licence fee survey - complete our poll to have you... Group Reporter

Calls have been made for far-reaching reform of the BBC

Should the compulsory TV licence fee be scrapped? Have your say in our poll

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

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

George Foulkes says for some old folk during the lockdown the TV may be the only connection with the outside world

Lord George Foulkes leads Age Scotland call for over-75s TV licence fee to be sc...

A Post Office television detector van in 1970

Here's what the Government's TV licence decriminalisation consultation could mea...

BBC licence fee set to increase picture: JPI Media

BBC licence fee cost to increase in April

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

It comes after Downing Street refused to appear on BBC Radio 4's Today programme due to what they believe is its pro-Remain bias.

BBC: Non-payment of the licence fee could be decriminalised

Under the new plans iPlayer will see its current 30 day catch-up service extend to 12 months (Photo: Getty Images)

BBC iPlayer’s 30 day catch-up service might soon be extended to a year - here’s ...

Nearly four million over-75s will have to pay for a TV licence from next June (Photo: Shutterstock)

Nearly 4 million over-75s must now pay the TV licence fee - here’s who’s exempt

Jeremy Corbyn. Picture: John Devlin

Jeremy Corbyn suggests British Digital Corporation to rival giants like Amazon
Jeremy Corbyn has suggested the creation of a 'sister organisation to the BBC' to rival Netflix and Amazon.
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The TV licence goes up in price this month - but you could beat the hike

The annual TV licence fee will increase to Â£150.50 from Â£147 from April 1, it has been announced. Picture; PA

TV licence fee to increase from April

The licence fee is set to increase in April. Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

TV Licence to rise to Â£147 next month

2000 caught dodging TV licence fee