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Tv-licence

Posts tagged with "tv-licence"

6 April 2020 in Money

Beware the resurgence of TV Licence scams

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We’ve been shown as many as four different TV licence phishing emails in the last few weeks. Here’s exactly what they look like – have you received one?

more on scams

3 April 2018 in Technology

Do you own a black and white TV?

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black and white tv

Around 8,000 people in the UK have a licence for a black and white TV. Are you one of them?

(more on black and white TV…)

27 March 2017 in Motoring, Shopping, Technology

Scam watch: TV licence refund scam

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phishing email

When applying for a new TV licence, a Which? member received an email offering him a refund. It turned out to be a scam…

(more about TV license scam…)

21 September 2015 in Technology, Travel & Leisure

Why can’t I watch BBC iPlayer abroad?

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TV beach

Whether it’s catching up on programmes I’ve missed, or discovering content I’d never have spotted live, I’m an avid BBC iPlayer user. But when I go on holiday, why can’t I take the service with me?

(more on BBC iPlayer…)

10 July 2013 in Technology

BBC ditches 3D TV – farewell 3D, you won’t be missed

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No TV signal

The BBC has announced that it’s to suspend all of its 3D programming, with the swan song being a Doctor Who special this Christmas. The question is; does anyone out there really care? I know I don’t.

(more about BBC 3D…)

20 August 2012 in Money, Technology

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

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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…)

8 August 2012 in Technology

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

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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…)

17 March 2012 in Technology

Would you pay to download from the BBC archives?

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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…)

20 October 2010 in Money, Parenting

How will the spending review affect you?

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Pound sign being cut

Government plans for public spending were outlined in today’s spending review. ÂŁ18bn 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…)

17 September 2010 in Technology

YouView could save the TV licence

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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…)

14 September 2010 in Technology

Why I want a compulsory TV licence to go

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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…)

14 September 2010 in Technology

Why I’m in favour of the TV licence

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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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