News · 2 April 2026

TV Licence Fee Goes Up to £180 This Month

It is one of several cost changes hitting households at the start of April. A colour TV licence now costs £180, up £5.50 from £174.50, while a black-and-white licence rose from £58.50 to £60.50. Over-75s on Pension Credit and residents of certain care facilities can still claim concessions.

By BriefTea Editorial · 2 April 2026 at 11:45

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