Do I need a TV licence to watch Netflix, Disney+ and other streaming services? - The Government is reportedly planning a shake-up of the licence fee, which could require more people to pay

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The TV licence fee is currently £169.50, rising in 2024 after being frozen at £159 for two years. In April it will rise again, to £174.50.

The UK is considering making households who only use streaming services such as Netflix and Disney pay the BBC license fee, as part of plans to modernize the way it funds the public-service broadcaster.

The Government is considering extending the TV licence fee to streaming services, as it looks for new ways to fund the BBC after 2027. But would you be happy to pay-up even if you never watch it?

The BBC's current Royal charter is set to end in 2027, prompting the government to seek new methods of supporting the broadcaster post this date. Currently, the licence fee stands at £169.50 annually but will increase to £174.50 in April - a rise of £5, though various discounts and exemptions do exist.

The UK government is considering overhauling the BBC licence fee, especially with streaming on the rise, as part of a bigger plan to secure the broadcaster’s future. With more people flocking to streaming,

Labour is considering expanding the BBC license fee to households that only watch streamed content through apps like Netflix, sources in the government have leaked. The move has sparked outrage as people would have to pay the fee - currently £169.

In a move to modernise the licence fee for the streaming age, the government is considering changes that could see people pay to watch streaming services.