UK Considers BBC Licence Fee for Netflix and YouTube

The UK government is considering extending the BBC television licence fee to households watching online streaming platforms such as Netflix , Disney+ and YouTube, in a move that could change how the broadcaster is funded. The proposal, described as a potential “YouTube tax,” aims to close a gap in the current system that allows households to watch on-demand content on streaming services without paying the licence fee. The report was published by The Independent , which cited a senior Whitehall s