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What exactly is our TV licence paying for? - David Behrens
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'Awful April' price rises may be less terrible this year: Helen Morrissey

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Why I am reluctantly paying my TV licence fee - Christa Ackroyd

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Pensioners aged 75+ can get a free TV licence if they receive Pension Credit (Photo: Pexels)

These pensioners can apply for a free TV licence – how to apply

What's on TV This this weekend?

Netflix warning as users could make £1,000 TV licence mistake

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How will the BBC be funded without a TV licence? - David Behrens

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The truth behind the waffle from Yorkshire Water - David Behrens

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Full list of people who can get a free TV licence

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Simple mistake on Netflix that could land you a £1k bill this month

TV licence is expected to rise again in 2026

Date when your TV licence could go up again - explained

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TV licence fee scam warning over ‘urgent payment’ emails

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TV licence rules for Netflix users explained

Use of BBC iPlayer is included in TV licence fees (Getty)

How much BBC licence fee costs after price rise

The licence fee will go up in April 2025

Exact date your TV licence fee will go up

Ahead of April's price hike, a legal expert from The University of Law has shared their advice on whether you really do need to pay the license fee (and what happens if you don't).

The exact years you need to be born in to get a free TV licence

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Government urged to set up £50m a year fund for ‘decimated’ local news

Thousands of Brits eligible for a free TV licence are missing out

BBC urged to make major TV licence change

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BBC broadcasting house (Picture: Oli Scarff)

Netflix viewers ‘could be forced to pay TV licence fee’

Labour ‘considers’ radical TV licence fee shake-up
Lisa Nandy is reportedly considering a radical shake-up to BBC funding 😱
Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Ahead of April's price hike, a legal expert from The University of Law has shared their advice on whether you really do need to pay the license fee (and what happens if you don't).

How much the TV licence fee will go up by in 2025

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Why more choice on television isn't better - Ismail Mulla

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GBBO fans urged to avoid potentially expensive final mistake

Christiaan, Dylan and Georgie have all made it through to the 2024 Great British Bake Off final.

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Boxing fans face £1,000 fine if they make this Netflix mistake

You can use some streaming services without a TV licence - but it is required for BBC iPlayer and in some other scenarios. Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images

7 apps you can watch without a TV licence - and 1 you can’t

The BBC licence fee is expected to rise in 2025. (Photo by Getty Images)

How much the BBC licence fee could cost in 2025
Another price rise could be coming 💰
Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Staying home and watching Netflix is always an option.

The Netflix scenario that could see you breaking the TV licence law

BBC shows and services are funded by money raised from the licence fee. (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Exemptions for the TV licence fee and how to avoid paying

A general view of BBC Broadcasting House, in central London. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

Why women are more likely to be prosecuted for licence fee evasion?

A TV licence is a legal requirement for anyone wanting to watch live TV on terrestrial channels, or online streaming. The fine for not having a licence is up to £1,000 plus any legal costs. Additional compensation may also be ordered.

The eye-opening number of TV licence prosecutions every week

Ahead of April's price hike, a legal expert from The University of Law has shared their advice on whether you really do need to pay the license fee (and what happens if you don't).

Government makes major TV licence fee decision - what will change?

The last Friday in August is the most popular day of the year to move house, after people return from holiday and sign on the dotted line (Photo by Joe Giddens/PA Wire)

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A general view of BBC Broadcasting House, in central London. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

The BBC no longer delivers for its audience - YP Letters

A general view of BBC Broadcasting House, in central London. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

Why this will be my last year paying for the TV licence - GP Taylor

Following news the TV licence is set to increase next year, an expert from Broadband Genie explains how you can avoid the charge. Picture: PA

How to legally avoid paying BBC licence fee

Downsizing can take a weight off your mind and leave you with money spare if you get it right

Options for downsizing in later life and why it pays to do your homework

The BBC has announced increased support for people who are struggling to pay for their TV Licence.

BBC changing TV Licence to help those struggling to pay £159 bill

Martin Lewis has warned nearly one million pensioner households of their last chance to sign up for pension credit that will trigger eligibility for the £301 cost of living payment.

Martin Lewis warns pensioners of last chance to claim vital cash boost

Joan and Claudia Lawrence

Claudia Lawrence's mother responds to BBC's apology over threatening letter

Data has revealed how many people are being prosecuted each week for failing to pay their BBC TV licence

TV licence row as thousands prosecuted each week for failing to pay

Match Of The Day host Gary Lineker outside his home in London following reports that the BBC is to have a "frank conversation" with the ex-England striker after Home Secretary Suella Braverman branded as "irresponsible" the TV presenter's comments. PIC: James Manning/PA Wire

Should Gary Lineker be allowed to get away with his comments? - Bill Carmichael

According to TV Licensing’s annual report last year, 1.96 million households said they did not watch the BBC in 2021-22

The only suitable home for BBC licence fee is on the Antiques Roadshow Gary Shipton

Cost of living is £630 more expensive per month for single Brits

Cost of living leaves single Brits paying up to £630 more per month

This week, after a particularly long and cold wait, people on state pensions finally started receiving an extra £300 with their winter fuel payment.

Pensioners must not miss out on extra £300 to help with winter fuel bills

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Student rental market booms in Leeds but wants and needs are changing

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Martin Lewis said childcare credits can add thousands to a state pension (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis pension advice 2022: Money Saving Expert’s tips for OAPs

The new reforms will see low-income pensioners gain easier access to a free TV licence (Photo: Adobe)

Thousands of people can get free TV licence under new rules

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How to pay the bills when you share a house with other university students

Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries is a critic of the licence fee.

'Completely outdated' BBC licence fee facing axe in new review

Pensioners are bracing themselves for a tough time ahead as soaring inflation takes enormous bites out of their purchasing power, according to Helen Morrissey, senior pensions and retirement analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown.

State pension increase is no match for soaring inflation, analyst warns

Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries

BBC must learn to live without licences, not cling to the past – David Behrens

Serial BBC critic Nadine Dorries is the Culture Secretary.

Call me a BBC snob but TV licence is great value – Jayne Dowle

File photo dated 15/10/2021 of Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries

Licence fee to be frozen for two years

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