The future of the TV licence fee is one of the most contentious financial topics to arise in recent years amid the cost of living crisis. Many households struggle to pay the annual cost to watch live programming in their home and access BBC services. The licence fee currently costs £159 a year and, following the end of a freeze, it’s set to rise to £169.50 from April. TV Licensing has clamped down on those avoiding the fee with fines and, sometimes, prosecutions. Currently, the existence of the licence fee is guaranteed until December 31, 2027. A review of what future funding for the BBC will …