Menu
28/01/2010
TV Licence Evaders Are Targeted
Thousands more viewers were caught watching TV without a licence across the UK in the past year.
TV Licensing today revealed that more than 417,000 people were detected and said this included more than 20,070 people in Northern Ireland, 6,500 of whom were in Belfast.
TV Licensing said Belfast had the 6th highest number of evaders in the UK and revealed that, across the UK, almost 4,000 more licence fee evaders were caught in 2009 compared to the previous year.
The average evasion rate is currently just over 5%, meaning that almost 95% cent of properties are correctly licensed.
The areas where the most TV Licence evaders were caught in Northern Ireland were: Belfast 6,501; Craigavon 1,363; Dungannon 1,227; Newry 1,151; Londonderry 855; Armagh 62; Enniskillen 603; Newtownards 598; Omagh 548 and Ballymena at 517.
Deborah King, TV Licensing spokesperson, said: "On behalf of the vast majority of people who pay for their TV Licence, we work hard to catch those who attempt to cheat the system.
"These figures demonstrate that there really is no hiding place for TV Licence evaders, and we continue to be highly effective at catching them.
"We do, of course, recognise that some people can find it difficult to pay for their TV Licence in one go, which is why we offer a range of ways to spread the cost, including monthly Direct Debit, which can be set up very quickly online or over the phone," she explained.
Anyone not holding a TV Licence risks prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000.
Further information on how and where to pay for your TV Licence can be found at
www.tvlicensing.co.uk/info
(BMcC/GK)
TV Licensing today revealed that more than 417,000 people were detected and said this included more than 20,070 people in Northern Ireland, 6,500 of whom were in Belfast.
TV Licensing said Belfast had the 6th highest number of evaders in the UK and revealed that, across the UK, almost 4,000 more licence fee evaders were caught in 2009 compared to the previous year.
The average evasion rate is currently just over 5%, meaning that almost 95% cent of properties are correctly licensed.
The areas where the most TV Licence evaders were caught in Northern Ireland were: Belfast 6,501; Craigavon 1,363; Dungannon 1,227; Newry 1,151; Londonderry 855; Armagh 62; Enniskillen 603; Newtownards 598; Omagh 548 and Ballymena at 517.
Deborah King, TV Licensing spokesperson, said: "On behalf of the vast majority of people who pay for their TV Licence, we work hard to catch those who attempt to cheat the system.
"These figures demonstrate that there really is no hiding place for TV Licence evaders, and we continue to be highly effective at catching them.
"We do, of course, recognise that some people can find it difficult to pay for their TV Licence in one go, which is why we offer a range of ways to spread the cost, including monthly Direct Debit, which can be set up very quickly online or over the phone," she explained.
Anyone not holding a TV Licence risks prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000.
Further information on how and where to pay for your TV Licence can be found at
www.tvlicensing.co.uk/info
(BMcC/GK)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
14 February 2024
HMRC Warns Of Bogus Tax Refund Offers
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a warning to Self Assessment tax customers of bogus tax refund offers. HMRC has warned that fraudsters could set their sights on Self Assessment customers, with more than 11.5 million submitting a tax return by last month's deadline.
HMRC Warns Of Bogus Tax Refund Offers
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a warning to Self Assessment tax customers of bogus tax refund offers. HMRC has warned that fraudsters could set their sights on Self Assessment customers, with more than 11.5 million submitting a tax return by last month's deadline.
09 April 2024
Police Attacked By Young People In West Belfast
The PSNI have condemned the assault of four police officers when they were attacked by young people in West Belfast. At around 6:50pm on Saturday, 06 April, police received a report in relation to community concerns that a large group of young people had congregated in Falls Park and that alcohol was being consumed by children.
Police Attacked By Young People In West Belfast
The PSNI have condemned the assault of four police officers when they were attacked by young people in West Belfast. At around 6:50pm on Saturday, 06 April, police received a report in relation to community concerns that a large group of young people had congregated in Falls Park and that alcohol was being consumed by children.
08 March 2024
Additional £3m Announced For Supporting People Programme
An additional £3 million in funding for the Supporting People programme, which aims to the quality of life for vulnerable people through appropriate housing-related services, has been announced by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons.
Additional £3m Announced For Supporting People Programme
An additional £3 million in funding for the Supporting People programme, which aims to the quality of life for vulnerable people through appropriate housing-related services, has been announced by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons.
08 February 2024
'Major Concerns' Young People Being Priced Out Of Education
The Alliance Party has raises "major concerns" that young people are being priced out of access to Higher and Further Education, following the release of NUS-USI's Cost of Living Survey.
'Major Concerns' Young People Being Priced Out Of Education
The Alliance Party has raises "major concerns" that young people are being priced out of access to Higher and Further Education, following the release of NUS-USI's Cost of Living Survey.
17 April 2024
New Online Safety Resource For NI Children And Young People
A new dedicated website has been launched to help children be more safe, secure and supported online.
New Online Safety Resource For NI Children And Young People
A new dedicated website has been launched to help children be more safe, secure and supported online.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A few fog patches at first, soon clearing to leave a dry day with some patchy cloud and good sunny spells. Light and variable winds. Feeling mild in sunny spells. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:Dry and quite chilly overnight under prolonged clear spells and light winds. This will allow a few fog patches to develop in places. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
