Netflix price increases by 33% for millions in UK but not everyone is impacted

Netflix has no chill when it comes to hiking up prices for its UK subscribers.

The streaming platform's new pricing plan, however, is already in place for new customers, while existing subscribers will be given one month’s notice of the changes by email.

It is the second time Netflix has increased UK subscription prices this year, following another round of rises in February.

Netflix says the latest increases reflect improvements to both its entertainment offering and the quality of its service.

Customers have more entertainment choices than ever, the streamer says, and it remains committed to delivering an experience that meets their expectations.

“We know members have never had more choices in entertainment, and we’re committed to delivering an experience that meets and exceeds their expectations,” Netflix said.

Well, here's how much you'll now be paying for Netflix:

The cost of adding an extra member to a subscription plan has also gone up (Getty Stock Images)

Netflix UK price increases:

• Standard with adverts: £5.99 → £7.99 a month – up £2 (33.4 percent)

• Standard ad-free: £12.99 → £13.99 a month – up £1 (7.7 percent)

• Premium: £18.99 → £20.99 a month – up £2 (10.5 percent)

• Extra member: £4.99 → £5.99 a month – up £1 (20 percent)

Annual increase:

• Standard with adverts: £24 more a year

• Standard ad-free: £12 more a year

• Premium: £24 more a year

• Extra member: £12 more a year

Netflix put their prices up in February too (Getty Stock Images)

New and upcoming releases this year include The Gentlemen 2, Black Doves 2, and Pride And Prejudice, while recently-announced new commissions include The Unheard starring Kate Winslet and Jonny Boy starring Barry Keoghan.

Max Beckett, broadband and TV expert for price comparison site Uswitch, said: “The good news is that if you pay Netflix directly, you’re not locked in.

“If the new price doesn’t feel worth it, you can downgrade or cancel penalty-free at any time – dropping from standard to the ad-supported plan now saves £6 a month, or £72 a year, if you can live with the adverts.

“Free services like ITVX, Channel 4 and Tubi cost nothing at all.

“It’s also a good moment to add up what you spend on streaming and broadband together, and check whether a better bundle could cut the total.”