BBC TV Licence Fees Increase from April 1 for Millions Tuesday, March 24, 2026 tvlicence bbc inflation streaming funding iplayer discounts government charter pricing From April 1, 2026, the annual cost of a standard colour TV licence in the UK will increase to £180, up £5.50 from the current £174.50. Similarly, the price of a black-and-white TV licence, still used by a few thousand … Read More