Netflix Introduces Price Hikes For Existing UK Users From This Week

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticHalfway through the first episode of “Fate: The Winx Saga,” I realized exactly why it felt so familiar.The new Netflix series follows Bloom (Abigail Cowen), a bright-eyed, redheaded American fairy with a mysterious past who enrolls at Alfea, a legendary fairy school in an undisclosed magical location (though everyone else’s British accents provide a hint).

Netflix has doubled down on its commitment to improving diversity in the U.K.'s film and TV industries, announcing a significant investment that it says will help nurture the next generation of British talent from Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities. The £350,000 ($480,000) investment —part of a $5 million fund the streamer created in July 2020 —will be split three ways, including going to support 30 full, year-long scholarships for students at the Identity School of Acting.

Netflix paid a record amount of tax in the UK in 2019 after it has come under increasing pressure to increase its returns to HM Revenue & Customs as it enjoys huge growth in Britain.

Netflix continues to grow its already considerable UK footprint.

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Sky has set itself the challenge of ensuring 20% of its UK and Ireland workforce and senior leadership team are from diverse backgrounds by 2025 as part of the Comcast-owned broadcaster’s £30M ($38M) social injustice pledge.

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After price increases in Canada and the U.S., Netflix is also rolling out price hikes for existing subscribers in the U.K. from this week.