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The government has responded to calls for the Government to scrap the legal obligation to own a TV licence.

All UK households who watch live television, or anything on BBC iPlayer, are legally obligated to purchase a TV licence.

While a licence is not required for streaming sites such as Netflix and Prime Video , many of these apps feature live programming. This does require a TV licence to watch.

The licence currently costs £174.50 per year and can either be paid all in one go or spread out across 12 months. The price went up in April, rising by £5 from £169.50.

There are some exemptions and discounts . For example, any household where someone is in receipt of Pension Credit doesn't need to buy one.

Anyone found to be watching live TV or using BBC iPlayer

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