All news on the topic: TV Licensing

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DWP gives urgent free TV licence reminder before huge price rise next month
As well as giving you extra cash, Pension Credit is also known as a gateway benefit for other financial support - such as the free TV licence for over-75s
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Do I need a BBC TV licence - rules explained before price rise to £169.50
If you're caught watching TV programmes that require a TV licence, then you could be fined up to £1,000 - but who exactly needs a TV licence and how can you get one cheaper?
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Amazon Fire Stick users warned common mistake could land you £1,000 fine
Even if you're using a legit Amazon Fire Stick or similar appliance (rather than a jail-broken device) you could still end up with a hefty fine depending on what type of content you're watching
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BBC TV Licence warning as scam email making the rounds could see you lose money
The email says you need to renew your licence and invites you to do so online by clicking a link in the email - however, this link will take you to a fake website
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BBC TV licence - ways to pay or renew TV Licensing and contact details explained
The TV licence fee is rising from £159 to £169.50 from this April - so how do you contact TV Licensing to pay or renew your TV licence? Here is what you need to know
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BBC TV licence - everyone who can get one for free, or as cheap as £7.50
Not everyone needs to pay for TV licence, which is good news as it could mean you can avoid the £169.50 fee which is due to come in from April - here is what you need to know
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Easy trick to beat TV licence price hike before cost increases to £169 in April
You currently pay £159 a year for a TV licence but this will increase to £169.50 on April 1, an increase of 6.6% - but there is a way to beat the rise by renewing it early.
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All UK Gmail and Yahoo users beware - check your inbox for dangerous emails now
UK email users have been placed on red alert with thousands targeted by scary new scam.
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DWP issues update on free TV licences for more than one million Brits
Pension Credit is also known as a gateway benefit for other financial help and one of the extra perks claimants can get is a free TV Licence if they are over the age of 75 years
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Thousands say BBC licence fee price hike is too much - poll results
The BBC licence fee will rise by more than £10 in April, but are the broadcaster's big-hitting shows such as Strictly Come Dancing, Match of the Day, Doctor Who and Masterchef enough to make it worth the extra money? Mirror readers don't seem to think so
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'I worked as TV licence officer - I'll never forget one chilling incident'
Reach reporter Amy Fenton has lifted the lid on her time as a TV licence officer and helped confront people who had neglected to pay the compulsory fee
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TV licence explained - including the rules about who can get one for free
The cost of a TV licence will rise to £169.50 next April, in another cost of living blow for Brits - however, not everyone needs to pay for a TV licence
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Is the BBC licence fee increase too much - take our poll and have your say
The BBC licence fee is set to rise, but are shows such as Strictly Come Dancing, Match of the Day, Doctor Who and Masterchef worth forking out an extra £10.50 a year for?
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TV licence fee to hike next year - check how much you'll be paying
To watch or record live TV on any channel in the UK you must have a TV licence. A TV licence currently costs £159 a year however, the fee will be increasing next April
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Vulnerable people dragged to court over TV licence and left with criminal record
People punished for not paying the fees for a BBC TV licence include an array of vulnerable individuals who were taken to court and convicted despite situations varying from hungry families to health issues
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Check if you can get a £159 refund for a TV licence - full list of who can claim
Anyone who streams live TV must pay the licence fee every year, but some people may be eligible for discounts ranging from 50 per cent to 100 per cent due to various reasons
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Nearly three-quarters of Brits targeted by scams in the past year
Nearly three-quarters of people surveyed for NatWest said they now see more digital and online scams than "real life" cons, such as bogus sellers going door-to-door
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TV licence fee rise 'could be cut' next year to ease pressure on households
Last year, former Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries announced that the fee would be frozen for two years, before rising in 2024 - with inflation this rise could take to price from £159 to £172
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BBC to make big change to TV Licence to help those struggling to pay £159 bill
Everyone who watches live TV in the UK must pay a £159 TV Licence fee. Without one, you are breaking the law and could be prosecuted - but there are new plans to help struggling families
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TV Licence holders issued with new email alert and may pay a penalty if ignored
Got a TV Licence? You need to take notice of this latest advice.
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BBC 'hounds Claudia Lawrence for TV licence fee' 14 years after she went missing
Missing Claudia Lawrence's heartbroken mum Joan says the BBC continues to hound her daughter for her TV licence fee 14 years after she vanished - and in January threatened court action
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TV licence rules explained for Netflix, Amazon Prime and Sky customers
The TV licensing rules have been explained for households who also have streaming services such as Netflix, or Amazon Prime, as many have been left confused if they have to pay the £159 fee