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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

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

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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

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?
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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

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

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

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

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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

Caroline Dinenage MP.

MP ‘doesn’t want people missing out’ on Pension Credit top up scheme

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly. Picture: Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV/ViacomCBS

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Netflix offers three different subscription packages (Photo: Shutterstock)

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

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

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

Plans to decriminalise the non-payment of TV licences have been scrapped

Refusing to pay your TV licence will no longer be a criminal offence under new rules
(Photo: Shutterstock)

Refusing to pay your TV licence will no longer be a criminal offence under new r...

Emma thinks the BBC charging for the TV licence is unfair.

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Around 44% of firms have said they do not have enough cash in the bank to last longer than six months, according to new figures.

Huge rise in families hit by benefit cap in lockdown

Steve Bonner from the Pompey Pensioners Association, right, was among those protesting outside the BBC office in Gunwharf Quays in 2019 over the abolition of free TV licences for all over-75s Picture: Sarah Standing (210619-1378)

Thousands of pensioners not claiming free TV license

Millions of over-75s are being asked to pay a license fee to fund the BBC's output. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Campaigners are urging over-60s to cancel their TV licence payments - here’s why

Do you need to buy a TV licence? (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Those who receive Pension Credit will be exempt from the TV licence fee (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Everything you need to know about the changes made to the free TV licences from the BBC (Photo: Shutterstock)

Over-75s will no longer receive free TV licences from August - here's why

From left, Alan Burnett, president, Cyril Saunders, life president and Steve Bonner, chairman of Portsmouth Pensioners Association. Picture: Sarah Standing (210619-1378)

Portsmouth pensioners will fight TV licence changes

The free TV licence for over-75s will now be means-tested. Picture: Nick Ansell/PA Wire

BBC to end free TV licence for most over-75s

Landlords and letting agents were able to charge unlimited amounts for fees before the law change (Photo: Shuttertock)

Landlords are now banned from charging all renters for viewings, credit checks a...

These are the best TV series you can watch for free on BBC iPlayer and All 4

The BBC will delay TV licence fee changes for over-75s - here’s why

Do you think a BBC subscription service should be introduced? (Photo: Shutterstock)

BBC licence fee may be scrapped and replaced with a subscription service - this ...

People walk past Broadcasting House, the headquarters of the BBC. MPs have voted in favour of an amendment to the Deregulation Bill which, if passed, will require the Government to conduct a review of punishments for non-payment of a TV licence fee, potentially leading to its decriminalisation. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

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BBC to hike TV licence fee from April - what you need to know

The number of TV licences sold has dropped for the first time in a decade (Photo: Getty Images)

BBC TV licence sales have dropped for the first time in a decade - here’s why

Pictured is: (l-r) Alan Burnett, president, Cyril Saunders, life president and Steve Bonner, chairman of Portsmouth Pensioners Association.

Picture: Sarah Standing (210619-1378)

Abolition of free TV licence is letting down D-Day veterans say Portsmouth pensi...

Portsmouth Pensioners Association protesting outside the BBC in Gunwharf Quays
Picture: Sarah Standing (210619-1349)

Abolition of free TV licence is letting down D-Day veterans say Portsmouth pensi...

Top row: June Bettesworth, John Bettesworth, Ann Moth. Bottom row: Jenny Holford, Rob Holford and Trevor Garner Pictures: Louisa Moth

Loss of free TV licences for over-75s: What people in Portsmouth think

Top row: June Bettesworth, John Bettesworth, Ann Moth. Bottom row: Jenny Holford, Rob Holford and Trevor Garner Pictures: Louisa Moth

Loss of free TV licences for over-75s: What people in Portsmouth think

Campaigners have already staged rallies outside BBC Media City in Salford, Greater Manchester. Now they will be holding a rally in Portsmouth's Gunwharf Quays shopping centre. Photo: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Portsmouth pensioners to protest over 'disgraceful' changes to TV licence by the...

Campaigners have already staged rallies outside BBC Media City in Salford, Greater Manchester. Now they will be holding a rally in Portsmouth's Gunwharf Quays shopping centre. Photo: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Portsmouth pensioners to protest over 'disgraceful' changes to TV licence by the...

Defence secretary Penny Mordaunt leaves Downing Street in March. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Portsmouth MP warns veterans could miss out when BBC axe free TV licences for ov...

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