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BBC licence fee payers fell by 500,000 to 23.3 million last year

15 July 2026 · in 80 words

BBC licence fee payers fell by 500,000 to 23.3 million last year

Over 500,000 individuals ceased paying the BBC licence fee during the last year, representing the most substantial decline recorded since the Covid pandemic. The number of licence fee payers now stands at 23.3 million, down from 23.8 million last year, with the yearly fee at £180. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is reportedly considering making Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime users pay the fee.

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