According to the UK Government website, you can watch streaming services like Netflix and Disney+ without a TV licence and on-demand TV services like Amazon Prime Video and All 4. However, you need a TV licence to watch or record live TV on any service.

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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 BBC's current Royal charter is set to end in 2027, prompting the government to seek new methods of supporting the broadcaster post this date. Currently, the licence fee stands at £169.50 annually but will increase to £174.50 in April - a rise of £5, though various discounts and exemptions do exist.

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.

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