TV Licence holders are to get some extra help with a new 60-day grace period for those struggling with the cost of living. The BBC has announced they will give households a two-month breathing space before enforcement action is taken,
Anyone who watches or records live TV on any channel, or uses BBC iPlayer, must have a TV Licence under the law or possibly face a £1000 fine. You may be able to get a free or discounted TV Licence if you’re 75 or over and get Pension Credit, or if you’re blind or in residential care, reports Birmingham Live.
Clare Sumner, BBC director of policy, said: “While we know societal factors drive the gender disparity, we’re committed to making improvements to our own processes wherever possible. Our action plan will improve support for people in real financial difficulty to help them stay licensed and reduce risk of prosecution."
