TV Licence in the UK 2026: Who Really Needs One, What It Costs & What Happens If You Don’t
More than 25 million UK households pay for a TV licence, yet every year over 100,000 people are prosecuted for getting it wrong. The issue isn’t owning a television — it’s how live TV and streaming are used in 2026. With viewing habits shifting fast and enforcement rules unchanged, knowing exactly when a licence is…