THE BBC licence fee will go up by less than the rate of inflation over the next five years, it was reported. The Government is said to be hesitant about raising the fee amid skyrocketing household …
According to one MP “it doesn’t play well in the red wall”, referring to seats won by the Conservatives in traditionally Labour seats.
“I don’t think they should be getting any extra when they pay Gary Lineker God knows how much,” they added.He said: “With the rise of satellite and online streaming, the imposition of a compulsory tax is now rightly questioned.He said: “It’s hard to see why it shouldn’t increase with inflation given the competition it now faces.
With the rise of satellite and online streaming, the imposition of a compulsory tax is now rightly questioned“The BBC has had a good run in terms of quality drama, for example, but that costs a lot of money.Minister are reported to favour a compromise “mixed” approach, with below-inflation rises over the next few years before increases in line with inflation towards the end of the five-year period.
At the beginning of this year, the government decided not to move ahead with plans to decriminalise non-payment of the TV licence fee.Over-75s now have to pay to watch their favourite shows and the year-long grace period to get used to the rule change came to an end in August. Raging Inverclyde pensioner tells This Morning 'I'd rather go to jail than pay TV licence' as free service for over 75s scrapped
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