Experts have predicted that the TV licence fee could rocket to £180 next year, according to calculations. Sky's Money blog suggested that the increase is likely to be based on the average Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading. In April 2025, the cost for a colour television licence rose to £174.50, an increase of £5 from the previous year. Several newspapers have speculated that the annual cost could reach £182 next year. The increase last year was based on the average CPI reading from October