Television Licences
Commons · Question 115814 · Tabled 25 Feb 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by 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
Answered by Ian Murray, 5 Mar 2026
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...