Major TV streaming app is hiking bills for UK subscribers by up to £24 more a year – and it’s in less than a fortnight

A MAJOR streaming app is reportedly raising prices on all its packages for UK customers by up to £24 a year. The move comes after the platform raised its bills in the US. Paramount+ is raising its prices across all packages in just a fortnight Credit: Alamy Stock Photo Viewers with a Paramount+ subscription will be charged up to £24 extra a year from August 27 Credit: SanyaSM Those with a Paramount+ subscription will be charged the extra fees from August 27 – unless they act now and cancel in advance. Best known for hit series such as Yellowstone, School Spirits, Star Trek and The Agency, Paramount+ has reportedly confirmed the new prices. Sign up for the Tech newsletter Thank you! These include a rise from £4.99 a month to £5.99 a month for the basic package. This comes with ads and access to Paramount+’s full catalogue of films, series and originals, including titles such as Yellowstone and Dexter, reports GB News. The standard package, which currently costs £7.99, is also rising to £9.99 a month from August 27. This gives viewers the Paramount+ catalogue without ads during on-demand viewing. It’s worth noting, however, that live content can still contain advertising. Paramount+ price rises in full Basic with ads: Currently £4.99 per month, rising to £5.99 per month. This is the cheapest option, but it includes advertising. You get access to Paramount+’s full catalogue of films, series and originals, including titles such as Yellowstone and Dexter. Standard: Currently £7.99 per month, rising to £9.99 per month. This gives you the Paramount+ catalogue without ads during on-demand viewing, although live content can still contain advertising. Premium: Currently £10.99 per month, rising to £12.99 per month. This is the top-tier option, offering the most extensive viewing features, including 4K UHD and HDR where available, alongside the Paramount+ catalogue. The Premium package is also reportedly being hiked, from £10.99 per month to £12.99 per month. Most read in Tech This is the top-tier option, offering the most extensive viewing features, including 4K UHD and HDR where available, alongside the Paramount+ catalogue. The Sun has contacted Paramount+ for comment. Comment now