If you cancel your TV licence, you may get a visit from TV Licensing, and if they decide you actually do need a licence, you’ll need to pay the full annual licence fee, plus a possible fine of
Jun 22, 2019 · Free TV licences for the over-75s face the axe: It might be easier than you think to hang on to yours by claiming pension credit - and here's how to do it By Tanya Jefferies for Thisismoney.co.uk Once you've cancelled, you might find you get a visit from TV Licensing to check whether you actually do need a TV licence – it says these inspections find one in five households do. If you do need a licence, you'll need to pay the full licence fee, and you could risk prosecution plus a fine of up to £1,000 (£500 if you live in Jersey, £ Feb 03, 2020 · Some state pensioners could still get free TV licence - but millions to lose over 75s perk STATE PENSION recipients may be able to continue getting a free TV licence once the free TV licence for Jul 10, 2020 · Continuing to fund free TV licences for all over-75s would have resulted in "unprecedented closures". However, a cross-party group of MPs has called for free TV licences to be restored to everyone The BBC has announced that it is scrapping the free TV licence for people aged over 75.. This means up to 3.7 million pensioners will have to start paying from June 2020. The current licence fee Even if it’s free, you still need to apply for your TV Licence. You can apply online or by phone (0300 790 6112). You will need your National Insurance number to hand. However if you do not have one, you should call TV Licensing on 0300 790 6112 to arrange for another way to prove your age.
Aug 02, 2016 · From September 1 2016 you'll need a TV licence to enjoy catch-up services on BBC iPlayer. So even if you don't own a TV and only watch 'on demand' shows on your computer or laptop, you'll soon be
Free and discounted TV licences. You can get a free licence if you’re 75 or older. You can get a discounted licence if you have a severe vision impairment. If you live in a residential care home If you’re aged 75 or over, you can currently get a free TV licence. The free TV licence will cover you and anyone else you live with, no matter what age they are. However, plans have been announced to means test the TV licence for over 75s. Keep reading to find out how this could affect ; If you’re aged 74, you can get a short-term licence
The BBC has announced that it is scrapping the free TV licence for people aged over 75.. This means up to 3.7 million pensioners will have to start paying from June 2020. The current licence fee
Jun 22, 2019 · Free TV licences for the over-75s face the axe: It might be easier than you think to hang on to yours by claiming pension credit - and here's how to do it By Tanya Jefferies for Thisismoney.co.uk Once you've cancelled, you might find you get a visit from TV Licensing to check whether you actually do need a TV licence – it says these inspections find one in five households do. If you do need a licence, you'll need to pay the full licence fee, and you could risk prosecution plus a fine of up to £1,000 (£500 if you live in Jersey, £ Feb 03, 2020 · Some state pensioners could still get free TV licence - but millions to lose over 75s perk STATE PENSION recipients may be able to continue getting a free TV licence once the free TV licence for