# UK TV Licence Includes YouTube Netflix

> UK TV licence change forces payment for YouTube and Netflix streaming.
- Title: UK TV Licence Includes YouTube Netflix · Dexerto | Shortify
- Summary: UK TV licence change forces payment for YouTube and Netflix streaming. The UK government plans to extend the TV licence to cover YouTube, Netflix, and other…
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- Source: Dexerto — https://dexerto.com/entertainment/uk-tv-licence-change-will-force-people-to-pay-to-watch-youtube-netflix-3420297
- Author: Connor Bennett
- Published: 2026-10-20T11:19:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: uk tv licence, youtube, netflix, streaming services, tv licence change, uk government, gaming, sports
## UK TV Licence Change
The UK government plans to extend the TV licence to include YouTube, Netflix, and other streaming services starting in 2027.

> It’s not fair that people are essentially able to watch television content but avoid the licence fee
## Current TV Licence Cost
The licence currently costs £180 ($240) annually but will rise to £185.50 ($247) by 2028.
## New Fines for Antisocial Behaviour
New plans include fines up to £100 for antisocial behaviour, such as playing music loudly on public transport.
## Key takeaway

The UK government plans to extend the TV licence to cover YouTube, Netflix, and other streaming services starting in 2027, with a cost increase to £185.50 by 2028.