TV licence savings to be had for local people

The TV Licensing database of almost 30 million addresses shows that more than 400,000 households across the UK whose TV Licences expire on 31 March could benefit from saving 3, by renewing promptly before 1 April.

On 1 April, the cost of a colour licence will rise by 3 to 145.50. The cost of a black and white licence will rise from 48.00 to 49.00. The licence fee level is set by the Government and fee increases for 2007-2012 were announced in March 2007.

Deborah King, TV Licensing spokesperson for Northern Ireland, said: “TV Licensing understands that people are always looking for little ways to make their money go further, which is why we are reminding people to renew their TV Licence before the end of the month."