how much is a tv licence 2025

As of April 1, 2025, the cost of a standard colour TV licence in the UK is £174.50 per year. For black and white TV sets, the licence costs £58.50 annually. There are also concessions available, such as a 50% discount for people with severe sight impairment, reducing the cost to £87.25 for a colour licence in that case. Licences can be paid annually, monthly, or quarterly, and there are options to spread the cost in instalments.