BBC TV Licence rule change means Brits could avoid paying fee altogether
dailyrecord.co.ukHouseholds could avoid paying the BBC TV Licence fee - which will jump by £5 to £174.50 from April 2025 - thanks to a "little known" loophole.
The price increase comes as a blow for many as the cost of living crisis continues. However, there's a silver lining as some Brits could qualify for a free licence.
It's illegal to watch 'live TV' without a licence, and TV Licensing has enforcement officers that carry out checks, reports the Mirror.Financial expert Martin Lewis and his Money Saving Expert team have alerted those skirting the fee could be hauled before the courts and handed a fine of up to £1,000 or even £2,000 in Guernsey for watching 'live TV' or using BBC iPlayer without a licence.
The Money Saving Expert team explained: "You cannot be imprisoned for TV licence evasion in itself, although you can be imprisoned for non-payment of a fine imposed by the court."Luckily, those who claim Pension Credit can escape the bill.
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