The price of a TV Licence increased to £174.50 in April 2025, affecting many households and businesses that watch live TV or use BBC iPlayer. However, certain individuals living in residential care or sheltered housing may qualify for a discounted licence costing just £7.50.
Eligible individuals in these settings can benefit from the reduced fee by meeting specific criteria, as outlined by the UK Government. Additionally, discounts and other options are available for those registered blind or receiving Pension Credit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Pension Credit, a means-tested benefit for individuals over State Pension age with low income, can boost weekly income up to £227.10 for singles or £346.60 for couples. Those on Pension Credit can apply for a free TV Licence at age 74, transitioning to free coverage upon turning 75.
Individuals registered blind, or living with a blind person, can obtain a 50% discount on their TV Licence, reducing the cost of a color licence to £87.25. It’s crucial to ensure the licence is in the blind person’s name to qualify for the discount.
For more details, visit the official TV Licensing website or GOV.UK. In 2024, a 2.9% increase in the licence fee was announced by the Secretary of State, effective from April 1, 2025, in line with annual CPI inflation. This adjustment raised the yearly color licence fee to £174.50, while the black-and-white licence now costs £58.50 annually.
Future fee increases will be linked to CPI inflation until 2027. Stay updated on money-saving tips and consumer news by visiting the Everything Money website.
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