Spotify raises UK Premium prices in November

Spotify is increasing the price of its UK Premium subscriptions in November, raising the cost of an individual plan from £11.99 to £12.99 a month, the company said in emails to subscribers and a statement on its website. The 8.3 percent rise comes with a one-month grace period from the date of notification, during which customers can cancel before the higher rate takes effect.

Spotify also updated prices for multi-person plans: the Duo package will move from £16.99 to £17.99 a month and the Family plan from £19.99 to £21.99, while the student discounted rate remains at £5.99, the company said. Subscribers who do not want to pay the new rates can cancel their subscriptions before the next billing date, Spotify added.

In a statement, Spotify said the adjustments are intended to help the company "continue to innovate in changing market conditions and deliver the best audio content around the world. These changes help us keep providing subscribers with a highly personalised experience and powerful discovery tools, ultimately continuing to deliver value to our fans."

The increase is the second £1 rise within about a year, following a similar hike in spring 2024. The company has also...