The latest rates are expected to be confirmed soon
The TV Licence will be going up again.
Millions of households are being warned to brace themselves for a major TV Licence hike next year.
It will be the latest cost-of-living blow to hit families.
The annual rate is expected to surge above £180 for the first time, based on latest forecasts.
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It’s based on latest inflation figures and would mean a hike of £7 in the spring, up from the current rate of £174.50.
It will likely make more Brits question whether the Licence remains value for money, and whether they want to continue paying it.
Scores have stopped paying the rate over recent years, as more younger people shift away from traditional TV viewing habits.
More are choosing to ditch the BBC in favour of steaming giants and YouTube, as the BBC faces a battle to remain relevant to younger generations.
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Last year alone 300,000 households stopped paying.
The rate for 2026 is expected to be linked to the annual inflation figure in the year to September, which was 3.8%
It would be the first time the TV Licence has passed £175.
The annual cost is linked to inflation until at least spring 2028.
Discussions about how the BBC is funded at the end of that contract will be had by ministers.
