Tag: TV licence

Why the government’s sitting on £1bn of TV licence fees

by , Principal Policy Adviser Money 20 August 2012
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Woman sad with TV

If you’re one of the millions who pay for their TV licence by direct debit or cash payment plan, did you know you’re giving a £1bn interest-free loan to the government? (more about TV licence fees...)

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Freeviewers! Press the red button to miss out on the Olympics

by , Computing Editor Technology 8 August 2012
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red buttons

There’s no doubt that the BBC has pulled out all the stops with regards to its Olympics coverage, but I think Freeview red button customers are missing out. (more on freeview and the Olympics...)

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Would you pay to download from the BBC archives?

by , Technology Researcher Technology 17 March 2012
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Doctor Who, BBC

How would you feel about paying the BBC to download and keep some of its shows? The BBC’s new digital store could offer just that – but will TV licence fee payers be willing cough up the dosh? (more about BBC's digital store...)

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How will the spending review affect you?

by , Senior Money Researcher Money 20 October 2010
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Pound sign being cut

Government plans for public spending were outlined in today's spending review. £18bn will be cut from welfare spending by 2015 – find out exactly where the cuts will be and how you'll notice them. (more about the spending review...)

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YouView could save the TV licence

by , Conversation Editor Technology 17 September 2010
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YouView logo over the world

With conversations hotting up over whether the compulsory TV licence should stay or go, the arrival of a new sweetener could influence the debate. YouView, an internet connected TV service, has been announced. (more about internet enabled YouView...)

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Why I want a compulsory TV licence to go

by , Technology Researcher Consumer Rights 14 September 2010
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Black and white old TV

In a media world defined by choice, the BBC licence fee is an outdated compulsory subscription model that should be scrapped. How can we keep justifying this outdated TV fee? (more about scrapping the TV licence...)

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Why I’m in favour of the TV licence

by , Technology Researcher Consumer Rights 14 September 2010
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Man watching TV

The Adam Smith Institute recently called for the BBC licence fee to be scrapped. But it's incredible value and without it the BBC wouldn't produce the same range of high-quality programmes. (more about keeping the TV licence...)

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