Fee hike from 1 April
The cost of a UK TV licence will increase by £5.50 to £180 from 1 April, the government has announced. The licence fee helps fund BBC television, radio and online services across the UK.
The rise follows an existing arrangement under which the fee increases in line with inflation each year until 2027. That approach was set out in an agreement reached in 2022.
What the licence covers
A TV licence is required for households that watch or record live television as it is broadcast, or use the BBC’s iPlayer service. The revenue is used to support BBC programming and public service output.
The latest increase comes as UK households continue to face higher living costs, with regulated charges and bills being adjusted annually in several sectors.
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