TV licence

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?

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

Scary movies: Full list of BBC iPlayer Halloween films

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

The much debated television license

But is it time to scrap the £157.50 TV licence? - Liam Rudden

TV detector vans patrolling the streets, scanning for magnetic fields, while little men reportedly stuck their electronic wands through letterboxes in order to ascertain if a television was operating in your home without a licence - both tales I remember from my childhood.

Liam Rudden

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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...

Difficult decisions...are facing tens of thousands of over 75s who will have to tighten their belts to afford a TV licence. (Pic: Jon Savage)

Over 75s in Scotland face stumping up or switching off their TVs

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

The new fee for over 75s begins from Saturday, August 1.

Charity to help over 75s over free TV licence eligibility

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)

People over 75 qualify for a free TV licence if they get Pension Credit - who is... Claire Schofield

Age Scotland says that for those affected by chronic loneliness, TV is real lifeline.

Scottish pensioners’ charity says scrapping of TV licence fee will do ‘untold da...

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

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 ...

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

Young Fifers warned over watching BBC without TV Licence

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

The licence fee pays for the BBC.

Anger as almost 20,000 Fife OAPs hit by TV Licence fee

Nearly four million over-75s will have to pay for a TV licence from next June (Photo: Shutterstock)

Nearly 4 million over-75s must now pay the TV licence fee - here’s who’s exempt

You could be faced with a fine of £1,000 if you don't pay for a TV licence (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is what happens if you don’t pay for your TV licence

Potential changes could result in thousands of Fife households affected.

Thousands of Fife pensioners could lose free TV licence

The top 40 weird '˜crimes' you did not know you were committing

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The TV licence goes up in price this month - but you could beat the hike

Fife residents urged to ensure TV Licence is at correct address

Scots top TV Licence excuses revealed

TV licensing is urging local salon owners to ensure their businesses are correctly licensed.

Hairdressers are being reminded about TV licensing

Fife Chamber joins forces with TV Licence Scotland

With the football season underway, many pubs will be showing live games.

Pubs urged not to fall foul of TV Licensing