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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

Chronicle Live

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

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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

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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

The Guardian - UK

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

Daily Mirror

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

The change is linked to the application process

Wales Online

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

Bristol Post

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

Daily Mirror

Warning over TV licence scam that tells victims they face fine

The new email scam looks almost like the real thing

Liverpool Echo

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.

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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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