Licence

Questions BBC too arrogant to answer about licence fee

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Tim Davie, the BBC’s new director general, was it seems, too high and mighty to respond to the hundreds of letters we recently handed over from pensioners unhappy about the Corporation’s decision to get the over-75s to pay for a TV licence.  Here, we answer the questions the public-funded broadcaster would rather you did not … Read more

Uber can KEEP its London licence after court ruling

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Uber can KEEP its London licence: Judge rules company is now ‘fit and proper’ after TfL banned ride-hailing service over safety concerns By Mark Duell for MailOnline Published: 10:10 BST, 28 September 2020 | Updated: 10:17 BST, 28 September 2020 Uber has kept its licence to operate in London following a court ruling today despite … Read more

Licence fee evaders WONT face prison under new plans to decriminalise non-payment

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Licence fee evaders WONT face prison under new plans to decriminalise non-payment that will see those caught watching TV without one fined instead Non-payment of the TV licence fee will be met with fine enforceable by bailiffs  Currently a fine of up to £1,000 is issued which if ignored, can lead to a jail term The … Read more

Pay for TV licence? We’d rather go to jail, say the over-75s

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The BBC is facing a major TV licence rebellion from pensioners who are steadfastly refusing to pay the fee – despite the threat of jail sentences.  The Mail on Sunday has been inundated with hundreds of emails and letters from those aged 75 and over voicing their fury at having just been ordered to pay … Read more

Police back Uber’s licence bid because taxi firm shares data with intelligence officers

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Ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies Inc said it received over 3,000 reports of sexual assault related to its 1.3 billion rides in the United States last year, in a report aimed at ensuring drivers and the public it was serious about safety. The figure – which averages eight a day – represents a 16 per cent … Read more

‘Defund the BBC’ campaigners raise £60,000 in donations in bid to challenge TV licence rules

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An anti-BBC campaign group which aims to drastically reform the corporation’s governance has raised nearly £60,000 in donations. Defund the BBC, a right-wing group founded by Brexiteers, began crowdfunding in June and aims to decriminalise non-payment of the TV licence fee. The group is using the money to create campaign material including billboards, merchandise and … Read more

1.5m over-75s have not been told they will lost their free TV licence, critics claim

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1.5m over-75s have not been told they will lost their free TV licence, critics claim Only 40 per cent of over-75s have been told about losing free TV licence The BBC plans to backdate payments to when the scheme started on August 1 Campaign group say they should have been given official notification by TV Licensing … Read more

Ex-BBC correspondent John Sergeant says failing to pay the licence fee should not be a crime

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Ex-BBC correspondent John Sergeant says failing to pay the licence fee should not be a crime as he calls for annual £157.50 payment to be frozen Veteran broadcaster said current annual £157.50 licence fee should be frozen Sergeant suggested the BBC should be ‘forced’ to earn more by other means   Government will respond to consultation … Read more

BBC chief reveals plan for two-tier licence fee with choice between ‘basics’ package or ‘premium’

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A two-tier licence fee that allows viewers to chose to upgrade to ‘premium’ television could be introduced as part of plans by new BBC boss Tim Davie, reports suggest. Hit shows such as Bodyguard, Normal People and Strictly Come Dancing could be among the series to be moved onto the premium rate. Meanwhile, staple BBC … Read more