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 government is reportedly looking into asking Netflix and Disney+ viewers to contribute to a licence fee to secure the future of the BBC. As viewing habits evolve the government could consider funding options to support the broadcaster when it reviews the BBC’s current Royal Charter,

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.

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

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.