Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 115814

Television Licences

Tabled: 25 February 2026

Answered: 5 March 2026

Question

Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the trends in the level of the tv license.

Answer

Ian Murray

As of 1 April 2026, the annual cost of the colour TV licence will increase by £5.50, in line with CPI inflation. This uplift will provide the BBC with a stable financial footing to continue delivering for audiences and supporting the wider creative indust...

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