Netflixwill increase its subscription price if the UK streaming levy is given the go-ahead.
Were the levy to be brought in, Deadline understands the extra cost will be passed onto consumers.
Levies diminish competitiveness and penalise audiences who ultimately bear the increased costs.
Claire Foy in ‘The Crown’Netflix
At present, the imposition of a 5% levy feels unlikely.
Werevealed earlier todaythat a second season is in the offing.
We have reached out to Amazon and Disney but neither have commented further on the levy plans.
A levy risks damaging that.
