A new report shows that around half a million households ditched their TV licence last year.
The BBC 's annual report has revealed that around 500,000 households opted not to renew their TV licenses last year - and those who continue to watch the corporation's output without a license could face evasion fines.
The recent spike in TV licence cancellations suggests a growing reluctance to pay the fee, especially after its recent increase. From April 1, the cost of a black and white TV licence rose by £3.50, from £53.50 to £57.
It further explains that a visiting officer will come to your property to determine whether a licence is needed. The "aim of the visit is to enforce the law and enable TV Licensing to remove premises which do not require a TV Licence from their enquiries, to allow resources to be concentrated on those who do require one."
What law allows visiting officers to request access to my home and can I refuse to let them in? TV Licensing has outlined that their officers, when visiting homes, are obliged to explain the visit's purpose and must conduct themselves with politeness, courtesy, and fairness, adhering to a strict code of conduct. Importantly, they do not possess any legal authority to enter a person's property without a search warrant.
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