Chronicle Live
·26 Aug 2026
Groups not eligible for TV Licence discount as some UK households could get 50% off
Some UK households may qualify for a free or discounted TV Licence. People aged 75 or over who receive Pension Credit can get a free licence, while care-home residents and severely sight-impaired people may qualify for reduced fees, including a 50% concession for eligible blind viewers. Students and single people are not entitled to discounts. The article also explains when a licence is required, the current standard and black-and-white licence costs, and potential fines of up to £1,000 for watching or recording television without one.