02/03/2017
Cost Of TV Licence To Increase
The cost of a TV licence is set to rise from 01 April.
The full licence fee will increase to £147 from £145.50 and a black and white licence will go up to £49.50.
This is the first rise since April 2010.
People who are severely sight impaired are entitled to a 50% concession and a licence fee will cost them £73.50.
Anyone over 75-years-old will receive a free TV licence, however they must apply for the concession.
(CD)
The full licence fee will increase to £147 from £145.50 and a black and white licence will go up to £49.50.
This is the first rise since April 2010.
People who are severely sight impaired are entitled to a 50% concession and a licence fee will cost them £73.50.
Anyone over 75-years-old will receive a free TV licence, however they must apply for the concession.
(CD)
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