Do I need a TV licence to watch Netflix, Disney+ and other streaming services? - The Government is reportedly planning a shake-up of the licence fee, which could require more people to pay

The UK is considering making households who only use streaming services such as Netflix and Disney pay the BBC license fee, as part of plans to modernize the way it funds the public-service broadcaster.

In a move to modernise the licence fee for the streaming age, the government is considering changes that could see people pay to watch streaming services.

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