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flag BBC seeks to raise TV licence fee to £180 in 2026, expanding coverage to include live streaming, amid low payment compliance.

flag The BBC is pushing to expand its £180 annual TV licence fee to more households in the UK, citing financial strain and low compliance, as streaming live content on platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime now counts as watching live TV under its proposal. flag While the fee increase to £180 takes effect April 1, 2026, only 80% of the 94% of adults who use BBC services monthly currently pay, prompting calls for reform. flag The broadcaster opposes subscription models, fearing they’d limit access, and supports affordability measures like existing discounts for over-75s and care home residents. flag The government is reviewing options, but details remain uncertain.

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