Many people are paying for a BBC TV licence unnecessarily
Some 40% of people are oblivious to what the TV licence actually covers - and many people may not need one at all. As of April, the licences now cost £169.50 - a significant amount added to other annual expenses.
So when is a TV Licence necessary? All UK households must have a TV Licence if they watch or record TV programmes as they're broadcast, reports the Express. This rule applies to all programmes on any channel, from soaps and documentaries to films. Even if these programmes are broadcast live on a computer, laptop, tablet or phone, rather than a TV, a licence is still required to watch them.
For those considering cancelling their TV licence, it's vital to be sure everyone in the same household follows the rules.
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