50 annually. According to the 2022 Licence Fee Settlement, the fee increased in line with inflation this year and will do so again next April, with another hike scheduled for April 2027 as the UK government has decided it will rise with inflation until the Charter period ends in 2027. Eligible pensioners can cut their bills to £0 by claiming Pension Credit, a DWP benefit for state pensioners on low incomes.
25 weekly for couples. The DWP states that applying takes just 16 minutes on average and unlocks access to additional financial support, including a free TV licence for those aged 75 or over. For those not eligible, households need a TV licence to watch or record programmes on any device as they are broadcast, including on-demand BBC programmes on iPlayer, but there are other ways to reduce or avoid the fee.
According to TV Licensing, you should cancel your licence if you no longer watch live TV or use BBC iPlayer, potentially qualifying for a refund before expiry.