We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
You need a TV Licence to watch or record programmes on a TV, computer or other device as they're broadcast, and to watch on-demand BBC programmes on iPlayer
You can get a free TV licence if you're 75 or over and you get Pension Credit, or a discount if you're blind or in residential care - who qualifies, how to apply
Government confirms broadcasting licences for 34 local TV stations can be extended for the next decade
You need a licence to provide commercial television services in the UK
The scheme rules and explanatory notes for the Film & TV Production Restart Scheme.
Internet-based TV channels on smart TVs could be brought in line with existing Ofcom content rules on traditional TV
A consultation on proposals for the future of both the local TV multiplex licence and the 34 individual local TV services currently operating across the UK.
Product recall for a Music TV Remote Control – Mobile Phone presenting a high risk of Choking.
Local TV services are set to remain on the airwaves until 2034, subject to a review of each station’s future plans, under new proposals.
Product recall for musical tv remote control simulation toy presenting a high risk of choking due to easy access to small parts.
Find out if you qualify for Corporation Tax High-end Television Tax Relief and what you can claim.
Find out if you qualify for Children's Television Tax Relief for Corporation Tax and what you can claim.
Information published by the government on the 2022 TV licence fee settlement.
Government empowers local leaders to turn the North East into film and TV production powerhouse.
Culture Secretary promises to remove “Sword of Damocles” anti-free press laws as she opens Second Reading of the Media Bill
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. We’ll send you a link to a feedback form. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Don’t worry we won’t send you spam or share your email address with anyone.