There is often some confusion when it comes to the UK's TV licence. Do you need a licence to stream? What if you only watch certain channels? Well it seems that many people may wrongly think that they do not need to pay for a TV licence when in fact they do - and if that's you, then you are breaking the law and in line for a pretty hefty fine.
In the days of having three or four channels on the box in the corner of the room, life was easy. But with streaming, on demand and catch-up in the mix, the 'do I need one or not' debate can be confusing. However, if you live in the UK and want to watch live TV or use the BBC's iPlayer service then that licence must be bought for your home.
While there has been debate about scrapping the fee completely by 2027 for now the annual or monthly payment continues. Currently changed at £159 a year, the fee is usually reviewed on April 1 each year - it is expected to be kept at the current rate until April 2024 but we won't know for certain until nearer the time.
