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Explaining TV Licence discounts

Summary

With the cost of a TV Licence increasing in April 2025, now is the time to check whether you might qualify for a discount or even a free licence. This article outlines who can qualify for a reduction on the cost of a TV Licence. It has been written by Heather and read by Alasdair.

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Do you qualify for a discounted or free TV Licence?

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Authors

  • Alasdair Hutton has been associated with blind welfare since the 1970s when he edited and narrated the Playback audio magazine in Glasgow and contributed to the now closed Soundaround audio magazine. He joined Borders Talking Newspapers in 1997 as a volunteer reader and is presently the charity’s Convener.

  • Photograph of TNF Soundings Editor Heather

    Heather trained as a journalist on newspapers and worked as a reporter, sub editor and editor for more than a decade. She later switched sides to work in-house for a number of high profile public sector organisations, helping them communicate effectively with the public, stakeholders and Government Ministers.

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