The UK TV licence fee will rise to £174.50 in April 2026. Here’s when you legally need one, when streaming services mean you don’t, and how to cancel if you no longer require it.

A look at the pros and cons of cancelling your TV licence in order to save money.

If, like me, the current financial crisis has you re-evaluating if you can afford to pay for a subscription TV service anymore, then Pluto might be of interest to you. Pluto is a 100% free streaming TV service that's also 100% legal and available to UK users. It's straightforward to use, you go to the Pluto website or download the app, and this will give you access to thousands of TV programmes and movies to keep you and the family entertained! Now, this isn't Netflix, Prime