TV licence fee may rise by £13 next year – what discounts can you apply for? | Personal Finance | Finance

The Telegraph is reporting that households expect the cost of their TV licence to go up by £13 a year in 2024.

This would represent the biggest hike in two decades and would see the licence fee rise from £159 to £172.

This is based on reports that the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) is set to implement a rate increase of 8.2 percent, based on inflation forecasts.

Pressure is mounting from the Government to abolish this rise, with former Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries calling for the current freeze on the fee to continue.

According to TV Licensing, there are multiple license fee concessions available for vulnerable groups of people.

While the BBC is responsible for the administration of TV licences, the Government is charged with setting up any discounts.

People can either get a free licence or a discounted version depending on their age, benefit entitlement or if they have a condition.

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