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The TV Licence Fee Is Coming For Some Disney+ Users

Streaming-only households beware: Disney+ will require a TV Licence for the upcoming live UEFA football matches

Or Goren May 27, 2025 3:40pm 5 Comments

BBC Hinting At A Freely Box Which Could End Freeview Era

BBC is finally considering a standalone Freely device with a simplified interface, potentially solving Freeview’s heir’s biggest limitation

Or Goren May 14, 2025 5:44pm 14 Comments

BBC Boss Reveals TV Licence Future: “Reform Is Coming”

BBC boss Tim Davie calls for TV Licence reform while rejecting subscription models. With evasion at record highs and 2027 Charter renewal looming, what’s next?

Or Goren May 14, 2025 4:18pm 13 Comments

BBC Is Asking 1 MILLION People To Help Shape Its Future

The BBC launches its biggest ever public consultation as it battles declining engagement, license fee evasion and a digital transition. Here’s how to take part

Or Goren Mar 27, 2025 3:39pm 27 Comments

BBC Bosses Reveal Freeview’s Future: Aerials To Disappear

BBC and Freeview plan major shift to internet TV by 2040, with the BBC stating they won’t pay for the transition. Find out what this means for your free TV

Or Goren Mar 11, 2025 4:28pm 13 Comments

Google TV Streamer Finally Remembers BBC iPlayer Exists

BBC iPlayer finally arrives on Google TV Streamer after a six-month wait, bringing 4K support and live channel integration

Or Goren Mar 7, 2025 5:39pm 4 Comments

BBC Chief Admits Licence Fee Enforcement Is “Troubling”

BBC Chair admits being “troubled” by TV Licence criminalisation during parliamentary hearing, as discussions begin on reformed funding models

Or Goren Mar 7, 2025 11:53am 17 Comments

Google Dumps Chromecast As BBC iPlayer Chaos Continues

Google has officially discontinued the Chromecast with Google TV, while its replacement – the Google TV Streamer – still lacks BBC iPlayer support

Or Goren Feb 22, 2025 11:41am 7 Comments

Netflix And Disney+ Users May Need A TV Licence Soon

UK government considers requiring Netflix and streaming-only households to pay the TV Licence fee, even without BBC viewing, as part of major funding overhaul

Or Goren Jan 29, 2025 5:35pm 21 Comments

Time’s Up For Existing TV Licence, Says Culture Secretary

Culture Secretary rules out tax-funded BBC, and hints at “radical changes” to TV Licence fee. What’s next for British TV funding after 2027?

Or Goren Jan 17, 2025 5:26pm 16 Comments

BBC Fights Back As Young Viewers Choose TikTok

New Ofcom report reveals BBC’s struggle with young viewers, as 16-24 year olds spend just 5% of viewing time with BBC content

Or Goren Dec 2, 2024 11:10am 2 Comments

TV Licence Fee Rising: Public To Decide BBC’s Future

BBC Licence fee to increase by £5 in 2025 as government abandons expert review. New support announced for struggling households amid record evasion rates

Or Goren Nov 30, 2024 9:39am 22 Comments