MORE than 500 people a day have been cancelling their TV licences, figures have revealed. They show the number held across the UK fell by 82,000 in the five months to March. It comes amid statistic…
They show the number held across the UK fell by 82,000 in the five months to March.Credit: Getty Images - Getty
It comes amid statistics that show increasing numbers are using streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon. Traditional broadcasters face the threat of streaming platforms and, in the case of the BBC, debate around decriminalising non-payment of the licence fee.
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