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You will find all of the latest TV Licensing news right here in the Media Centre.

If you require any additional information, please email mediaenquiries@tvlicensing.info

Latest press releases

3 June 2010
40 years since first World Cup in colour
Up to 25,000 could watch 2010 tournament in black and white. You need a licence whatever way you watch, says TV Licensing

Other news

3 June 2010
Students: worried about mounting debts?
Don’t forget your TV Licence refund!
3 June 2010
Don't let a TV Licence fine leave egg on your face
This Easter TV Licensing issues reminder to UK tourist industry ahead of visiting
3 June 2010
400,000 can renew and save in March
400,000 can save by renewing TV Licence early this month
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TV Licensing facts

  • Around 25 million licences are currently in force, a record number.
  • TV Licensing's database contains almost 30 million UK addresses.
  • TV Licensing enquiry officers made 3.5 million visits in 2007/08.
  • Enquiry officers together catch an average of over 1,000 evaders every day.
  • TV Licensing collected £3.4 billion in revenue in 2007/08.
  • Collection costs in 2007/08 were £121.6 million, just 3.6 per cent of total revenue.
  • About 1.8 million people now buy their TV Licence online.
  • TV Licensing produces literature in 21 languages and offer 150 languages via translation services at its call centres.

Media gallery

22nd January 2010 Watch 'Push a little button - move'
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22nd January 2010 Watch 'Push a little button - pay'
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22nd January 2010 Watch 'Push a little button'
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6th February 2009 Watch 'Payment'
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6th February 2009 Watch 'Movers'
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6th February 2009 Watch 'Online'
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Media enquiries

Journalists with media enquiries can contact us by telephone or email.

For regional press enquiries, please contact the relevant press office using the numbers below.

Midlands
01564 829024
North
0113 22 00 700
Northern Ireland
028 9024 5691
Scotland
0141 229 7638
Wales and South West
02920 529 373
London and South East
020 7544 3144