What changed in UK streaming this week -- price tweaks, new launches, fresh catalogue arrivals, and the policy moves that affect what you can watch.
Policy
In its Charter Review response, the BBC has proposed iPlayer become a single home for the UK's public-service streamers. Here is what the plan says and what it would change.
Service launch
HBO Max went live in the UK and Ireland on 26 March 2026 with four pricing tiers from GBP 4.99 to GBP 14.99. Here is what each plan gets you and how to access it.
Pricing
From 1 April 2026 the annual TV Licence costs GBP 180. Here is exactly when you need one, when you do not, and how that affects ITVX, Channel 4 and My5.
Monthly round-up
Citadel returns, Devil May Cry hits its second season, the first live MMA event lands on Netflix, and three classic films arrive on day one. The May UK round-up.