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Woman with Down's Syndrome and learning difficulties faced TV Licensing prosecution

TV Licensing prosecutions continue to be brought through a controversial fast-track justice system

Evening Standard

Where’s the justice? Heart-rending letters from vulnerable are ignored under 'broken' court system

Standard investigation reveals appeals from the vulnerable and elderly not routinely looked at by prosecutors under controversial single justice procedure

Evening Standard

Do I need a TV licence? Half a million homes cancel fee, according to BBC report

More people don’t want to pay a £169.50 annual fee

Evening Standard

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You could be eligible for £159 TV Licence refund - how to get yours

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £159 refund on your TV licence

The National (Scotland)

BBC bosses slammed for 'charging more' for spreading cost of TV licence payments

BBC bosses are facing criticism over TV licence costs as the monthly payment option charges more than the upfront annual fee.

The National (Scotland)

BBC bombards households with TV licence enforcement letters

THE BBC bombarded Britons with TV licencing letters as revenues from the controversial fee fall, new figures have shown.

The National (Scotland)

Families struggling to pay TV licence to get more support from BBC

Nearly 50,000 people were prosecuted in the year up to June 2022 and low-income women make up 75 per cent of those penalised

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TV scams are on the rise – here’s how to avoid them

Online scams targeting peoples’ smart TVs by gaining access to private account information are on the rise in the US and UK, but there are some warning signs that you can look out for.

TechRadar

Army vet, 93, left worried sick after being chased by TV licensing over 1 penny owed

George Sirrell was threatened with his licence being cancelled after he accidentally underpaid his bill by 1p

Wales Online

TV licence email scam: What to look out for and how to avoid

Most common TV licence scams tend to be via email

Evening Standard

BBC to drop licence fee for one weekend so you can watch TV without paying

TV licensing are to introduce a 'dispensation' for one weekend, meaning people can watch telly without having to pay the annual fee.

Daily Record

TV licence refund worth £159 for many households - check if you are eligible

If you meet a certain criteria, then you may be able to get a full refund of your £159 bill for your TV licence. The £159 is paid each year and covers all devices within the household.

Glasgow Live

TV licence rule could save you up to £159 a year - see if you're entitled to the discount

Some Brits are paying for a TV licence without actually utilising its services - here’s how you can dodge the fee and save up to £159 yearly without giving up TV altogether

Daily Mirror

Bereaved relatives’ grief compounded by unsympathetic firms

BT, TV Licensing, Tesco Mobile and others face complaints over treatment of relatives trying to close accounts after loved ones have died

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Daily Mirror

You could get full £159 back on your TV licence fee by following these simple steps

With the cost of living crisis continuing to hit us in our pockets, any saving is welcome these days - and British viewers may be eligible for a straightforward refund

Wales Online

New rule will make it easier for thousands of people to get a free TV licence

The change is linked to the application process

Bristol Post

Brits with severe sight-impairment may be exempt from £159 TV licence fee

Those who meet the criteria could avoid the fee in its entirety

Daily Mirror

Brits could get their TV licence bill slashed in half - check if you're eligible

UK households who watch live television and live streaming services such as BBC iPlayer or Amazon Prime are required to pay the full fee - unless they qualify for a concession

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Warning over TV licence scam that tells victims they face fine

The new email scam looks almost like the real thing

Daily Record

Older people not claiming free TV Licence missing out on annual saving of £159

The BBC TV licence fee will stay the same until 2024 and then rise in line with inflation.

Daily Record

How to claim a free TV licence and save £159 as annual fee frozen for two years

The BBC TV licence fee will stay the same until 2024 and then rise in line with inflation.

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