Some customers have already started receiving warning emails this week.
Netflix customers in the UK who are sharing accounts with people "outside their household" have finally started receiving warning emails.
It's been a long time coming, but after discussions seem to have been ongoing for close to two years now, and UK trials that charge for external household sharing started back in March 2022, Netflix has announced this week that it's finally begun the process of sending warning emails out to subscribers that it believes are password sharing.
The company said it was sending emails about account sharing to customers in 103 countries and territories across the globe - including the UK, France, Germany, the US, Australia, Singapore, Mexico, and Brazil.
The emails remind sharers Netflix account should just be used in one household.
Netflix begins UK crackdown on password sharing outside households / Credit: Unsplash ( David Balev | Charles Deluvio)
The move to send out warning emails this week comes as the streaming service continues to look for other revenue streams, and follows trials in which primary account holders were required to pay an additional charge for users outside of their household on top of the monthly subscription fee.
With the company revealing it estimates that more than 100 million households have supplied their log-in details to people outside of their households, Netflix said it was "pleased" with the trial results.
Paying Netflix customers in the UK can add a member outside of their homes for an additional fee of £4.99 per month, and for this extra charge, can also transfer a person's profile, which means the additional user can keep their viewing history and recommendations.
Crucially though, as has been a concern for countless Netflix customers globally, this does not include travel to other countries.
Under the new policies, Netflix has confirmed that people within the same household can continue sharing a Netflix account, and that subscribers can use it on various devices when travelling abroad or outside their home country.
The Reliance, a much missed North Street site, is being brought back to life as The Smithfield.
The Smithfield is set to be a new social eatery and pub focused on seasonal, produce-led dining.
Set to open its doors to the people of Leeds in early April, The Smithfield will pay homage to the local area through both its produce and people.
The venue will focus on proper plates of seasonal ingredients, pairing a relaxed dining style with a strong sense of community. Sounds pretty brilliant if you ask us.
Building on the legacy of North Street, The Smithfield is a collaborative project between Yorkshire brewery Crooked Brewing and chef James Donovan.
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Steve Dawson, co-founder of Crooked Brewing, has long admired The Reliance and want to build on its established legacy.
“What The Reliance was doing was cutting edge for its time,” says Donovan. “We want to bring that same vision and energy into Leeds in 2026. Our aim is to pick up the culinary torch that The Reliance left behind and continue its legacy of great food in Leeds,” adds Dawson.
The Smithfield takes its name from Church Street’s historic connection to the Smithfield cattle market of the early 1800s, once located on what is now Lovell Park.
“We really want the people around us to feel that The Smithfield is their space,” says Dawson. “We want to give them a place at our table.”
We'll keep you updated with an opening date as and when we know, but we're very excited indeed.
Jungle are back and have announced a huge Leeds gig for later this year
Daisy Jackson
Modern funk and soul band Jungle are officially heading back to Leeds.
The Mercury Prize-nominated group will be performing at the First Direct Bank Arena this November, following their blistering summer on the festival circuit last year.
They'll be heading to Leeds on Saturday 21 November 2026.
Jungle was formed back in 2013 by producers and friends Josh Lloyd-Watson and Tom McFarland.
While they technically worked as a duo for years (until 2023, when touring member Lydia Kitto became an official member of the band), Jungle are known for their huge live performances.
They always fill stages with musicians and vocalists, for incredible funk n soul live shows.
The bands huge hits include Back on 74, Casio, and Busy Earnin’, from four top-10 albums including 2023’s groundbreaking Volcano.
The upcoming Leeds date forms part of the band’s upcoming world tour, which arrives in the UK in November 2026 following a string of international performances across Europe, North America, and beyond.
Fans can expect a setlist jam packed with standout tracks, including fan favourites such as ‘Volcano’ and ‘Back On 74’ and newer material from their upcoming album ‘Sunshine’, released on 14 August that continues to push the band’s signature sound forward.
With over 3.4 billion streams to their name, Jungle’s Leeds show is set to be one of the hottest tickets of 2026 so we wouldn't mess about if we were you.
Tickets for Jungle in Manchester will go on general sale from 10am on Friday 27 March, with pre-sale from 10am on Thursday 26 March.
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