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?

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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

A Post Office television detector van in 1970

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

Culture secretary Nicky Morgan will today launch a public consultation over the sanctions for evading the licence fee, which increases to 157.50 in April. picture: GettyImages/JPI Media

BBC TV licence review could remove jail threat over failure to pay fee

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

A licence fee protester outside the BBC at Pacific Quay

Set TV licence fee independently in wake of over-75s row, says SNP

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 milllion over-75s will have to pay for a TV licence from next year (Photo: Shutterstock)

TV licence fee: BBC say nearly 4 million over-75s must pay

Stamp prices are set for another hefty rise but stock up now and you can stick it to the post office by using them for years to come. Picture: Getty

Five ways to beat April’s big bill shocks – Martin Lewis

Western Isles MSP Alasdair Allan.

Western Isles MSP calls on conservatives not to break manifesto pledge on TV lic...

Jeremy Corbyn. Picture: John Devlin

Jeremy Corbyn suggests British Digital Corporation to rival giants like Amazon

Do you still need a TV Licence for your viewing habits?

Video: Should I own a TV Licence?

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

Picture: John Devlin

MSPs call for BBC Scotland to be given more budget control

Director General of the BBC Tony Hall. Picture: BBC

Plan to replace TV licence fee with household tax

2000 caught dodging TV licence fee

£70m for broadband not enough, says SNP

£70m for broadband not enough, says SNP

Letter: Retrograde tax

Brian McNair: TV licence fee is worthy of BBC's public service

Scrap TV licence fee and make BBC subscription-based says think-tank
THE BBC should wind up its licence fee and become a voluntary subscription-based service, a report from think-tank the Adam Smith Institute said today.

SNP may demand end to TV licence fee after party left out of leaders' debate

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