Households across the UK could be due a refund of up to £169.50 ahead of the price of a TV Licence increasing by £5 next week.

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on.

The Government has committed to increasing the licence fee in line with inflation each year until 2027, starting with a rise from £169.50 to £174.50 next month.

That rise follows years in which the licence fee was first frozen and then increased at a slower rate than the BBC expected, leaving the corporation increasingly cash-strapped.

However, ahead of the increase, you could be entitled to a refund on the cost of your TV Licence if you do not watch or record live TV, and don’t stream BBC iPlayer either.

You can apply for a refund if you won’t need your licence again before it is due to expire, as long........

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