How much is TV Licence a month?

TV Licence costs £180 a year in the UK.

Is TV Licence going up in price?

No rise has been announced as of November 2026.

When did TV Licence last go up?

1st April 2026, when Colour went from £174.50 to £180.

Prices

Prices / TV Licence

TV Licence price in the UK

£180 a year

CheapestColour
Last riseApril 2026
Next riseNone announced

Checked against GOV.UK, November 2026.

Pick a plan

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Colour

£180 a year

Black and white

£60.50 a year

Quick answers

How much is TV Licence a month?: TV Licence costs £180 a year in the UK.
Is TV Licence going up in price?: No rise has been announced as of November 2026.
When did TV Licence last go up?: 1st April 2026, when Colour went from £174.50 to £180.

Every price change we’ve recorded (5)

1st April 2026Colour£174.50 to £180
1st April 2026Black and white£58.50 to £60.50
1st April 2025Colour£169.50 to £174.50
1st April 2025Black and white£57 to £58.50
1st April 2024Colour£159 to £169.50

TV licence 2026: £180 a year, and when you need one

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Sources: GOV.UK, ITV News (DCMS announcement, 6 Feb 2026), GOV.UK (DCMS press release, 29 Nov 2024), MoneySavingExpert, GOV.UK (DCMS press release, 7 Dec 2023). Prices change, so check the provider’s own page before you sign up.