I created one of the campaign election videos for Labour, and Jeremy Corbyn,
This is a new version of Emeli Sande, Hope "You Are Not Alone
You can see the video here.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=P5o8hRHh9IY
The BBC said “fairness” was at the heart of the ruling, which comes into force in June 2020.
The only way he may still get it if the ruling is overturned.
When will the licence fee change come in?
June 1, 2020
Who will be affected?
Anyone over the age of 75 will lose their exemption – except those on pension credit.
How many households could be exempt?
Around 3million UK households are eligible for a pension credit – which tops up weekly income to £167.25 for a single person or £255.25 for a couple. People who reached state pension age before April 2016 can also apply for up to £15.35 per couple per week if they have savings.
Half of those households – 1.5million – have residents over the age of 75, so would be eligible for a free TV licence. However, only around 900,000 actually claim the benefit.
How do I obtain pension credit?
Aimed at retired people on low incomes, both single people and couples, it is means tested but can be worth thousands of pounds a year. Call the pension credit claim line on 0800 99 1234. They will fill in the application for you over the phone.
You need your national insurance number and bank details along with information about your finances including savings, mortgages, investments and any other assets.
How do you claim a free TV licence?
You will have to show TV Licensing – the arm of the BBC in charge of collecting the charge – proof that you receive pension credit. This could be a copy of the letter you received from the Department for Work and Pensions.
How will it be policed?
I don't think that @poppy123456 inferred that there was a problem, but as i'm here I don't think that the licence fee is a bad thing and at £3.50 per week per household it offers excellent value, I cannot think of a single thing that cost that amount offers such valueWotsup said:Well, it may be of use to someone, if not, then no worries?
What's the problem with that?
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TV licence is not £3.50 per household as has been quoted, it is £3.05 AND paying weekly etc, ads further costs too.
UK TV have around 450 channels, and require a TV licence to watch them, yet in comparison, without a licence needed, the likes of the cheapest Netflix, currently offers 15,000 titles for the meager amount of £5.99 per month, yes, per month, (for the benefit of those less able, that is around £1.50 per week per household, £71.88 per year compared to £159.00).
That blows the “Excellent value”, comment in favour of a TV licence, clean out of the water.)
I originally, simply made a useful contribution here, for the benefit of everyone, [removed by moderator]. Most of you on here are very likely sensible and agreeable people, sadly it seems a choice few, let the side down.
Empty vessels make the most noise.
I have a life to live; no further correspondence will be entered into.
I’m out of here.
We have had a 'free' licence for a couple of years + Pension Credit of £50 a week. Pension Credit closed down, loss of £50 a week and have had to buy a TV licence costing £159 with no change in our other income.woodbine said:I'm not really bothered if someone wants to challenge my maths, but the TV licence is and remains excellent value.