The price of a TV licence is going up - but some people don't have to pay for one
The cost of a TV licence is set to increase this spring, however, thousands of individuals are exempt from paying. The fee for a TV licence will rise from £169.50 to £174.50 starting April 1.
It's typically paid every four weeks. Yet, it's estimated that around 880,000 eligible households aren't claiming this benefit. If you reached state pension age before April 6, 2016, or have savings or a second pension, you might be eligible for the savings credit part of Pension Credit. Additional payments may be available if you're a carer, severely disabled, or responsible for a child or young person, reports the Mirror.
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