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BBC broadcasting house (Picture: Oli Scarff)

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

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Full list of people who can get a free TV licence

The BBC logo is seen at BBC Broadcasting House. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Labour ‘considers’ radical TV licence fee shake-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).

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

The Chiefs vs the Steelers is just one of the two games scheduled to screen live on Netflix during Christmas Day - with Beyonce set to provide entertainment at half-time during one game.

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

The Great British Bake Off - series 15 bakers

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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What is a dodgy Firestick? How to tell if you own one

Person using an Amazon Fire TV Stick. Photo: Anna Quelhas - stock.adobe.com

How using your Firestick could land you in prison

Mike Tyson (L) and Jake Paul (R) will fight in a bout live on Netflix. Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images

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

People struggling to pay for their TV Licence are set to be given more support by the BBC - here’s what you need to know.

Sophie Wills

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

The student lets market is booming in Leeds

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

Students on campus.

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

Netflix offers three different subscription packages (Photo: Shutterstock)

5 hacks to cut costs on Netflix - with savings up to £96 per year

BBC director-general Tim Davie

BBC boss Tim Davie says charging over-75s for licence fee was 'right call'

The TV licence will no longer be free for over 75s from August 1, 2021. Photo from Shutterstock.

Why you could be hit with a £1,000 TV licence fine from this Sunday

England's Harry Kane during the UEFA Euro 2020 Group D match at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

Give sport its own channel and let us have normal entertainment - YP Letters

Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman is backing a new campaign to raise awareness about the Pension Credit.

Strictly’s Len Goodman backing this Pension Credit campaign – Yorkshire Post Let...

The licence fee pays for local and national BBC broadcasting as well as online streaming services (Shutterstock)

This is how much the TV licence fee is increasing by - and if you need a licence

The TV Licence fee will increase from 1 April 2021 (Photo: Shutterstock)

Cost of annual TV Licence fee is increasing from April - what you need to know

The threat to the pensions 'triple lock' has prompted an angry response from one reader.

Put pensioners before peers proposing to break ‘triple lock’ – Yorkshire Post Le...

Does the TV licence offer value for money?

BBC and TV licence offer insufficient value – Yorkshire Post Letters

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker.

Gary Lineker’s own goal over Match of the Day salary; he’s still not worth it – ...

The BBC's coverage of events to mark VJ Day has been widely praised.

Reasons to celebrate the BBC’s great value and content – Yorkshire Post Letters

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