BBC License Fee Debate

[arista]

Being debated in Parliament.
Cultural Secretary Morgan said
is the BBC relevant?


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Lucy
a Live debate just on Radio 5
had a story of a Fella who could no longer afford
the fee.
The Judge finned him £200
or 3 weeks in prison.
He had no money to pay the fine
so went to Prison.
When he came out, could no longer get a job
Criminal record.


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Yes Poxy Slow BBC still many zones
with no Local news
in HD

[Livia]

People want everything for free.

[arista]

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[arista]

People want everything for free.


They should
take it out of us Tax Payers money

[Alf]

I'm torn

Because I want the BBC, but I want it to be better. At the moment, it's an absolute shower of sh1t.

[Cherie]

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I don't get the comparsion with Netflix or Amazon, how many times do you go on Netflix and find nothing to watch, plus they don't cover politics, music, science etc

[smudgie]

I have no problem with the fee, better than all the ad breaks.
However, I do think it should be free for anybody on universal credit or genuinely hard up.

[arista]

I'm torn

Because I want the BBC, but I want it to be better. At the moment, it's an absolute shower of sh1t.


Yes it needs More Sex
More Good Quality Series

[arista]

I have no problem with the fee, better than all the ad breaks.
However, I do think it should be free for anybody on universal credit or genuinely hard up.


Thats stuck in a review.

[Livia]

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That's not a great comparison arista, compared to the the whole BBC, iPlayer and BritBox... and the whole rest of terrestrial television.

[Liam-]

The fee isn’t really the issue, the issue is the channels constant refusal to stick by the guidelines set for them, they’re meant to be impartial and they’re anything but, either serve the people that pays for it, or stop taking money from everyone

[Livia]

The fee isn’t really the issue, the issue is the channels constant refusal to stick by the guidelines set for them, they’re meant to be impartial and they’re anything but, either serve the people that pays for it, or stop taking money from everyone


This thread is called "BBC Licence Fee Debate". It's very much the issue.

[Liam-]

This thread is called "BBC Licence Fee Debate". It's very much the issue.

Right and if the channel sorted itself out I think more people would be happy to pay the fee, so in the grand scheme of things, the fee isn’t the issue, the state of the channel is, imo

[arista]

That's not a great comparison arista, compared to the the whole BBC, iPlayer and BritBox... and the whole rest of terrestrial television.

Sure it was on twitter bbc debate
so added it

https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BBC%20License&src=typed_query

[Livia]

Right and if the channel sorted itself out I think more people would be happy to pay the fee, so in the grand scheme of things, the fee isn’t the issue, the state of the channel is, imo

I think fewer people are bothered than you think. So long as Silent Witness and Strictly are on time.

[Strictly Jake]

There are a few programmes I watch on tv but there arent enough good programmes for the fee to be so expensive. Especially when I already pay over 100 quid a month for sky!

[arista]

The Government intends to stop
the BBC taking folks to Court, for not paying their TAX
and the BBC does not want that.

[arista]

There are a few programmes I watch on tv but there arent enough good programmes for the fee to be so expensive. Especially when I already pay over 100 quid a month for sky!


Is not your Sky also Broadband and Landline (3 Combo)
if so its not the same

[Alf]

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Sargon did a video on this, if anyone is interested.

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He's also done a video on the BBC in general.


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[arista]

BBC claim
it will cost them £200Million
if the Government removes Court action
for no payers of their TAX

[Liam-]

I agree with the no court action thing fully though

[arista]

I agree with the no court action thing fully though


Well thats something.

But the BBC will Cut back even more
they Shout.

[arista]

Alf
the Horrible History Cbeeb
is correct - it just they put on TV on the wrong day

Brexit Day

[user104658]

BBC claim
it will cost them £200Million
if the Government removes Court action
for no payers of their TAX

All that does is confirm that their bullying tactics and threats are the only reason the TV license scheme still works. It's a joke. We're now WELL into the 21st century, there are technological solutions to this... time to do away with over-the-air TV transmission and have it all via satellite or broadband, then they can remotely remove access for anyone who doesn't pay the fee and there'll be no need for fines and threats.

But of course, plenty of people will happily not have the BBC at all and they'll lose a tonne of money and we can't have that, can we? No no, some people think the BBC is excellent and watch it all the time and so, obviously, it's only right and fair that the people who aren't arsed about it pay for it for the people who love it. Makes perfect sense.

How about this; We let the 50% of people who don't want the BBC stop receiving the BBC and pay nothing, and the 50% who do want it can pay double and they won't lose any funding. They should be happy to do so. No?

[Kazanne]

I think it should be on subscription, then if you want to watch it just pay as in Netflix etc, maybe if it was cheaper more people would subscribe ,I also think it should be free for people who cannot afford it .

[Twosugars]

This country is ****ed if it destroys one of the things it is famed for, the BBC.

By all means be creative about the funding but as long as the institution is not threatened.

[Twosugars]

Alf
the Horrible History Cbeeb
is correct - it just they put on TV on the wrong day

Brexit Day

Half the country would disagree :hee:

[Cherie]

This country is ****ed if it destroys one of the things it is famed for, the BBC.

By all means be creative about the funding but as long as the institution is not threatened.

Yes, I hope it does go to subscription tbh to stop people moaning about paying 4.00 a week

As someone on the radio pointed out taxes go towards all sorts of things people don’t use

[Cherie]

All that does is confirm that their bullying tactics and threats are the only reason the TV license scheme still works. It's a joke. We're now WELL into the 21st century, there are technological solutions to this... time to do away with over-the-air TV transmission and have it all via satellite or broadband, then they can remotely remove access for anyone who doesn't pay the fee and there'll be no need for fines and threats.

But of course, plenty of people will happily not have the BBC at all and they'll lose a tonne of money and we can't have that, can we? No no, some people think the BBC is excellent and watch it all the time and so, obviously, it's only right and fair that the people who aren't arsed about it pay for it for the people who love it. Makes perfect sense.

How about this; We let the 50% of people who don't want the BBC stop receiving the BBC and pay nothing, and the 50% who do want it can pay double and they won't lose any funding. They should be happy to do so. No?

How about we let childless people or people whose kids have left education pay less tax as they don’t use schools or receive child benefit!

I hope the Beeb does go to subscription service, it will stop the moaners

[Marsh.]

Yes, I hope it does go to subscription tbh to stop people moaning about paying 4.00 a week

As someone on the radio pointed out taxes go towards all sorts of things people don’t use

:clap1:

[Twosugars]

[/B]

How about we let childless people or people whose kids have left education pay less tax as they don’t use schools or receive child benefit!

I hope the Beeb does go to subscription service, it will stop the moaners

:hehe:

[user104658]

[/B]

How about we let childless people or people whose kids have left education pay less tax as they don’t use schools or receive child benefit!

I hope the Beeb does go to subscription service, it will stop the moaners

...Cherie are you honestly comparing education to... telly? :joker: by all means, let's give ALL of the education budget to the beeb, I'm sure in 30 years when you need a doctor or a lawyer, one of the EastEnders cast will be happy to help :hehe:.

[Cherie]

...Cherie are you honestly comparing education to... telly? :joker: by all means, let's give ALL of the education budget to the beeb, I'm sure in 30 years when you need a doctor or a lawyer, one of the EastEnders cast will be happy to help :hehe:.

What if your child grows up to be a couch potato :hehe:

[user104658]

What if your child grows up to be a couch potato :hehe:Education, health etc. are for the overall benefit of society as a whole, not just the individual. There's no valid comparison.

In fact, you know, I wouldn't even be that bothered if the government DID pay for the BBC through tax. It's the threats, fines, made up stories about magic vans, and general loanshark behaviour that's the main issue.

[Cherie]

Education, health etc. are for the overall benefit of society as a whole, not just the individual. There's no valid comparison.

In fact, you know, I wouldn't even be that bothered if the government DID pay for the BBC through tax. It's the threats, fines, made up stories about magic vans, and general loanshark behaviour that's the main issue.

The point is we pay taxes for numerous things we will never use


I don't agree with how the BBC go about collecting the fees either

[user104658]

The point is we pay taxes for numerous things we will never use

True but like I said generally for collective knock-on benefit, not individual whims. e.g. like I said, paying for education obviously doesn't just benefit people who have children... it wouldn't be much good for anyone if in 20 years we had a country full of illiterate adults. A person who never needs a doctor paying for healthcare still benefits them because a country needs to be overall healthy to function. Someone who has never experienced a housefire paying for the fire brigade, etc etc.

And I even agree that a tax budget for arts & entertainment is important... I strongly believe in the benefits and potential of the entertainment industry.

But the BBC is in dire need of modernising and overhaul, and £13.50 a month for every household in the country is WILDLY disproportionate for what's on offer.

[Twosugars]

But the BBC is in dire need of modernising and overhaul, and £13.50 a month for every household in the country is WILDLY disproportionate for what's on offer.

C'mon, it's not. How much we pay in council tax or bloody internet.

[Cherie]

C'mon, it's not. How much we pay in council tax or bloody internet.

30.00 to 40.00 for decent speed and 200 to collect the bins :laugh:

[arista]

Half the country would disagree :hee:

Less than Half.

[Twosugars]

Less than Half.

53% voted for second ref supporting parties at the last election.

[Alf]

This post has been deleted, as Alf's opinions ain't welcome here

[Cherie]

and when you add the cost of broadband which you have to have to view Netflix or Amazon that makes them double the cost of the Beeb :skull:

[arista]

[TV licence could be abolished from 2027,
says Nicky Morgan
Culture secretary calls for ‘open-minded’
approach to BBC funding system

The culture secretary, Nicky Morgan,
suggested the television licence was
an increasingly outdated way of
funding the BBC, saying that while
she would guarantee its existence
in the short term, it was time to look
at new ways of subsidising public
service broadcasting.]

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2020/feb/05/tv-licence-could-be-abolished-from-2027-says-nicky-morgan


Rock on 2027

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[arista]

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[Mitchell]

I think it is good value for money.

[joeysteele]

Obscene is the word for how the BBC through TV Licensing hound people.
Even worse now they will be tearing into over 75 year olds.

The BBC is awful at present.
All through this pandemic it has for three quarters of the time put tripe on and endless repeats.

The major shows and events it has would easily be snapped up by other channels.
I wouldn't miss the BBC now myself.

For its recent decisions and it's attitude,it's not a pillar of anything that much worthwhile anymore.

The licence should be scrapped full stop,in my view.
Make the BBC compete like all other channels.

I think over 75s regardless of wealth, have earned a little something.
A free licence to watch TV should be no hardship to the said BBC.

Not when it can pay a presenter and 2 to even 3 other guests on a football highlights programme.
Neither does it need 2 presenters in a morning either.
Nor the never ending number it seems of weather presenters.

Me, I'd scrap the licence.
I'd close TV Licensing down tomorrow and not lose a seconds sleep at those losses of jobs.
Then leave the BBC to actually come into the 21st century and not be stuck in the mid 20th century.

[bots]

the bbc doesn't need to compete for viewer figures so there is absolutely no reason for them to have high profile/ highly paid presenters. There is also zero reason for them to be running soaps or shows like strictly. If they are a public broadcaster that we are subsidising then they should stick to public broadcasting, it is their determination to be all things to all people and to compete with other channels that drives the costs up.

This is not difficult stuff. The BBC have over reached

[Swan]

They sent my mum a letter last week saying she owed £8 and to 'PAY NOW'. I begged her to refuse to pay, but she paid there and then.

BBC wont be getting a penny from me.

[joeysteele]

They sent my mum a letter last week saying she owed £8 and to 'PAY NOW'. I begged her to refuse to pay, but she paid there and then.

BBC wont be getting a penny from me.

Their shocking letters cause great distress to people really ill, the elderly too who are under 75.
Now they will too to those over 75.

They are not much better than back street loan sharks.
With their attitude.

I have found dealing with them for others, as extremely intolerant and a shocking attitude.

Then when they send anyone out to an address, really near impossible to deal with.

This whole set up needs looking at, even moreso now they are charging those over 75.
It's all very well saying those on pension credit will still qualify.
There are many, (as pension credit is one of the least claimed benefits by those entitled to it), who will now slip through that net.
As they haven't claimed it and don't even know they can.

It's all very well saying it's only around less than £4 weekly.
To someone on a basic pension, that's a weeks money almost taken from them just to watch TV in their own homes.

It's like a dinosaur tax and should be consigned to history.

[Kizzy]

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Sargon did a video on this, if anyone is interested.

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He's also done a video on the BBC in general.


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But it's true... all of it we shouldn't lie to kids!
Horrible histories is the only thing worth paying the licence fee for imo.

[Kizzy]

Half the country would disagree :hee:

What... they would disagree tea is from India? I suppose like LT you think it's from Yorkshire?... ;)

[Kizzy]

It's not a 'fee' ...it's a tax, that's why we all have to pay it. It's a 'idiot box tax'

Sit and watch 'can't pay we'll take it away' This week Albert from Bolton (83) is thrown in the slammer for non payment of his TV licence.

( This episode is dedicated to Albert of Bolton who died during the making of this programme)

[bots]

can you imagine the uproar there will be if someone over 75 ends up in prison for failure to pay the license

[Swan]

Their shocking letters cause great distress to people really ill, the elderly too who are under 75.
Now they will too to those over 75.

They are not much better than back street loan sharks.
With their attitude.

I have found dealing with them for others, as extremely intolerant and a shocking attitude.

Then when they send anyone out to an address, really near impossible to deal with.

This whole set up needs looking at, even moreso now they are charging those over 75.
It's all very well saying those on pension credit will still qualify.
There are many, (as pension credit is one of the least claimed benefits by those entitled to it), who will now slip through that net.
As they haven't claimed it and don't even know they can.

It's all very well saying it's only around less than £4 weekly.
To someone on a basic pension, that's a weeks money almost taken from them just to watch TV in their own homes.

It's like a dinosaur tax and should be consigned to history.

The letter wasn't overtly threatening, but certainly had an aggressive overtone. And it's funny, but £4 a week is scandalous for what they actually offer. Look at every subscription based TV show/Film offering (barring Sky etc) they're nowhere near £16 a month, and you get to pick and choose what you want to watch (ironically a lot of BBC produced stuff which im sure they earn well from). The BBC is full of repeats and quite frankly rubbish, especially their daytime schedules. And as for what some of the high profile presenters get paid, it's criminal. Also, even if you don't watch one single BBC TV show, you still 'have' to pay. It's a draconian Tax that needs some serious reevaluating.

[joeysteele]

The letter wasn't overtly threatening, but certainly had an aggressive overtone. And it's funny, but £4 a week is scandalous for what they actually offer. Look at every subscription based TV show/Film offering (barring Sky etc) they're nowhere near £16 a month, and you get to pick and choose what you want to watch (ironically a lot of BBC produced stuff which im sure they earn well from). The BBC is full of repeats and quite frankly rubbish, especially their daytime schedules. And as for what some of the high profile presenters get paid, it's criminal. Also, even if you don't watch one single BBC TV show, you still 'have' to pay. It's a draconian Tax that needs some serious reevaluating.

I agree with all that.

[arista]

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[arista]

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[joeysteele]

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Obscene is the only description.

[arista]

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[arista]

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[user104658]

I think with the rocketing popularity of streaming services since lockdown 1.0, the writing really is on the wall for the BBC license fee. They need to transition to a subscription-based service, probably work out a deal with Sky/Virgin to be built into available subscription packages. And they need to start the ball rolling NOW, before they miss the boat entirely.

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[Beso]

Nobody is coming to your houses...cancel that subscription.

[user104658]

Nobody is coming to your houses...cancel that subscription.

That's a good point you know - how would they prove you have a TV these days?

"Can I come in, I suspect you have a TV and are not paying licence fee."

"No **** off it's Covid times get away from my door."

[user104658]

That said - they don't come and check anyway. We genuinely didn't use live TV for over 18 months a few years back (just Netflix, Amazon, YouTube etc.) and after about 4 months of letters and threats of "coming to check", they just stopped sending them. No one ever turned up at the door and I highly doubt they ever would.

[Beso]

I'm 50...51 in march and have never paid for this ****e.

[arista]

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[arista]

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[Nicky91]

the neverending pathetic hate towards BBC continues :bored:


i'd say just put a few ad breaks in, i don't mind ads (i mean in my country the national tv channels NPO1,2,3 also got a ''ad break'' called Ster, after each program, but not between programmes) so maybe BBC could look into doing something like that


license fee remains the biggest problem here i think


the news content i find good

the game shows i quite like

the drama series, movies content is also improving (becoming more topical, current into modern times regarding BLM or LGBTQ+)

reality shows such as The Repair Shop, Money for Nothing, DIY SOS also remains fun to watch

shame though they axed Crimewatch as i also did watch that all the time

[The Slim Reaper]

I'm 50...51 in march and have never paid for this ****e.

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[Cherie]

#DefundtheBBC

especially after last nights horrendous SCD result

It’s a public vote, the result is nothing to do with the BBC

[Alf]

Defund Strictly!

[Alf]

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[Withano]

I don’t have the licence, I can’t justify spending that money to watch The Apprentice and literally nothing else.

[arista]

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BBC have loads of younger reporters
get rid of this old tired one.

[arista]

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[Kate!]

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This is disgraceful. Greedy bastards.

[The Slim Reaper]

Well leave.eu have a solid record for truth telling, so I'm on board.

[The Slim Reaper]

it's no coincidence that all these far right groups and commentators want the BBC to be scrapped, just as they introduce British Fox Propaganda network over here.

The BBC has been pretty bad the last few years for their failures to report truthfully about Brexit, and fawning all over Johnson etc, but they will be needed to offset some of the crazy that is about to hit our airwaves.

[Nicky91]

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April 1 :skull:


:unsure: some silly april fools joke by leave.eu

[arista]

April 1 :skull:


:unsure: some silly april fools joke by leave.eu


No Nicky

[From 1 April 2020, a standard TV Licence costs £157.50
and we offer a choice of payment methods to suit you.
You can pay in one go, or spread the cost with
a range of Direct Debit options or a
TV Licensing payment card.
You could pay less for your licence.
Find out if you could get a discount.


https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/pay-for-your-tv-licence/ways-to-pay

[Vicky.]

I keep getting 'threatening letters' informing me if I own a device that has the potential to connect to live TV, I need a license. Erm, nope, thats not how it works dears. But do try to turn up and tell me you have the right to come into my house again though, that was fun last time.

[arista]

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[Alf]

Get em' Beefy!

[Alf]

it's no coincidence that all these far right groups and commentators want the BBC to be scrapped, just as they introduce British Fox Propaganda network over here.

The BBC has been pretty bad the last few years for their failures to report truthfully about Brexit, and fawning all over Johnson etc, but they will be needed to offset some of the crazy that is about to hit our airwaves.Which far-right groups? What are you talking about?

[arista]

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[Vicky.]

Anyone thinking of stopping paying this..all you need to do is NOT sign anything they turn up at your door with. I fell for it once, never again. I signed a consent form that gave them permission to take me to court. The duty solicitor said basically, if you don't sign that, they cannot prosecute.

Am not saying it so those who enjoy bbc/live tv avoid the fee. But for anyone who uses netflix and stuff..do not be bullied into paying this by any 'if your device RECEIVES live tv you need one'...no. They have to prove that you are watching it, you do not have to pay incase you might.

Oh, thy also cannot forcefully enter your home to 'check your tv'. They say they have this power, and will often try (a friend got a broken wrist, from tv license people trying to force their way in), but they do NOT unless a copper is with them..which is hugely unlikely...in my experience, they will bully and lie their way into getting you into trouble any way they can, even if you actually do not watch any live stuff.

[Beso]

You can also walk out of Tesco's with half a lump of beef in your pocket as long you have a bag of other stuff and a receipt.. dont worry about the alarm.:nono: or the guards.:nono:

[Vicky.]

You can also walk out of Tesco's with half a lump of beef in your pocket as long you have a bag of other stuff and a receipt.. dont worry about the alarm.:nono: or the guards.:nono:

Thats not the same though, if people actually do not watch live tv? Am not advocating for people who do have live tv to do this, but so many only watch catchup and that now that..it needs to be said :S

[Beso]

Thats not the same though, if people actually do not watch live tv? Am not advocating for people who do have live tv to do this, but so many only watch catchup and that now that..it needs to be said :S

Might as well sit down with a sunday roast for nowt whilst watching though eh.:cheer2:

At the table.

[Vicky.]

Might as well sit down with a sunday roast for nowt whilst watching though eh.:cheer2:

At the table.

Well you could really..as thats how its set up. I wouldnt personally advise it though tbh. I only dont pay it as I actually only watch netflix and streaming sites now.

[Cherie]

Might as well sit down with a sunday roast for nowt whilst watching though eh.:cheer2:

At the table.

:joker:

[Cherie]

My son gets these regularly in RED LETTERs ...we are coming on the 25th Feb, why say when they are coming :laugh:

[Beso]

Well you could really..as thats how its set up. I wouldnt personally advise it though tbh. I only dont pay it as I actually only watch netflix and streaming sites now.

You dont pay it cause you are standing up to the system sister.:dance:

Stand up to Tesco's system and the law and have a nice munch for free.:hee:


Remember I am the person that introduced TIBB to the free takeaway scam in 2015.

[Beso]

My son gets these regularly in RED LETTERs ...we are coming on the 25th Feb, why say when they are coming :laugh:

Intimidation...simple.


They think people care.:joker:

[Vicky.]

You dont pay it cause you are standing up to the system sister.:dance:

Stand up to Tesco's system and the law and have a nice munch for free.:hee:


Remember I am the person that introduced TIBB to the free takeaway scam in 2015.

No memory of this free takeaway thing :suspect:

[Beso]

No memory of this free takeaway thing :suspect:

Might have been 2013 or 14 then.or 16...


Definitely one of them though.

[arista]

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It is has gone up £5



[TV licence fee to rise by £5 to £174.50 today.


[The cost of a TV licence is to rise by £5 to £174.50
in 2025, the government has announced.

Thousands more households are also
to be offered support to pay the licence fee,
the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)]

[user104658]

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It is has gone up £5



[TV licence fee to rise by £5 to £174.50 today.


[The cost of a TV licence is to rise by £5 to £174.50
in 2025, the government has announced.

Thousands more households are also
to be offered support to pay the licence fee,
the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)]

It's just nothing that's worth £14.50 a month, ridiculous. I reckon about... £7 a month would be reasonable, so half that.