UK may extend TV licence to YouTube and Netflix

The UK government is reportedly preparing plans to extend the TV licence to streaming services including YouTube, Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video. The move has been dubbed the 'YouTube Tax'; the licence currently costs £180 a year and will rise to £185.50 in 2028, with the current charter expiring in December 2027.

• Licence costs £180 a year and will rise to £185.50 by 2028
• Plans could be unveiled before Christmas; charter expires December 2027
• BBC says the current funding model is outdated
• Fees fund the BBC and Welsh broadcaster S4C