Licence fee chaos as paying system is already unable to meet demand due to coronavirus staff cuts

The BBC’s plan to scrap free TV licences for the over-75s has been launched into chaos as the system used by 4.5million pensioners to pay their levy before August 1 is already unable to meet demand due to coronavirus staff cuts.   The corporation announced this morning that more than three million households face paying the £157.50 … Read more

Free TV licence for over-75s will be means tested from August 1, BBC confirms 

BBC will scrap free TV licence for most over 75s from August 1 meaning more than three million households will have to start paying £157.50 fee Controversial plans to end free licences for all aged over 75 given the green light Only those who receive the Pension Credit benefit won’t have to pay the fee … Read more

Free TV licence for over-75s will be means tested from August 1, BBC confirms 

BBC will scrap free TV licence for most over 75s from August 1 meaning more than three million households will have to start paying £157.50 fee Controversial plans to end free licences for all aged over 75 given the green light Only those who receive the Pension Credit benefit won’t have to pay the fee … Read more

Tory MP to cancel licence fee after BBC podcast on: ‘How can white women not be Karens?’

Fury at BBC over race podcast where presenters branded white women ‘Karens’ and said they should ‘read some books’ and ‘stop being so loud’ The clip is from an episode of the BBC’s No Country For Young Women podcast The host and two guests were discussing ‘How can white women not be Karens?’ Karen is … Read more

Tory MP to cancel licence fee after BBC podcast on: ‘How can white women not be Karens?’

Fury at BBC over race podcast where presenters branded white women ‘Karens’ and said they should ‘read some books’ and ‘stop being so loud’ The clip is from an episode of the BBC’s No Country For Young Women podcast The host and two guests were discussing ‘How can white women not be Karens?’ Karen is … Read more

DVLA grants a seven-month extension for driving licence applications

Motorists granted a seven-month extension for driving licence renewals as the DVLA struggles to process applications during pandemic Drivers with photocard licences due to expire between 1 February and 31 August 2020 will be granted an extension to have them renewed  Licences will be automatically extended by seven months from date of expiry  Impacted motorists … Read more

Prince Harry will have to queue for California driving licence

Like millions before him, Prince Harry has packed his bags and made his way across the pond to chase the American Dream. And just like any other new arrival, the Duke of Sussex has a long checklist to go through as he settles into his new life in Los Angeles. From obtaining a social security … Read more

TV Licence could cost more for people in larger homes, BBC insider reveals

Viewers could be forced to pay more for a TV licence if they live in an expensive house under BBC proposals Source says flat fee  ‘doesn’t work when so many people are living longer’  France and Italy have system where TV Licence is included in household bills  Interviews to choose a new BBC director-general have … Read more

How many drivers with 12 points on their licence are on the road?

Dozen-point drivers: Why are there THOUSANDS of motorists on the road with 12 or more penalty points on their licence? DVLA records show some 9,349 licence holders have a dozen points or more Accruing a 12 points on a licence at one given time should be an automatic ban Motorists are being allowed to continue … Read more

Over 7,000 motorists a year have their driving licence revoked because of poor eyesight

Seeing clearly? How 7,000 motorists a year have their driving licence revoked because of poor eyesight Average of 134 motorists a week have licences taken away due bad vision Some 19,644 drivers had licences revoked between Jan 2017 and Sep 2019 Drivers can be fined £1,000 if they don’t inform the DVLA about poor eyesight … Read more