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You can get a free TV licence if you're 75 or over and you get Pension Credit, or a discount if you're blind or in residential care - who qualifies, how to apply
You need a TV Licence to watch or record programmes on a TV, computer or other device as they're broadcast, and to watch on-demand BBC programmes on iPlayer
Rules for UK and EU broadcasters and video on-demand services
Customers must no longer access programmes via EU satellite broadcasting services to avoid a charge for a UK service.
Find out about the VAT place of supply rules if your business sells digital services to private consumers.
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is a British public service broadcaster. Its main responsibility is to provide impartial public service broadcasting in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. BBC is a public corporation of the Department for Culture,...
If you're advertising or marketing, including direct marketing, you must be accurate and honest and follow the advertising codes of practice
Government confirms broadcasting licences for 34 local TV stations can be extended for the next decade
You usually need a licence from PPL PRS to play live or recorded music in public - includes playing background music at your business, and staging live music or theatre productions.
The scheme rules and explanatory notes for the Film & TV Production Restart Scheme.
Use this service if you are a UK business or organisation in an ETII sector that needs to apply for the Energy Bills Discount Scheme support.
Information published by the government on the 2022 TV licence fee settlement.
Product recall for a Music TV Remote Control – Mobile Phone presenting a high risk of Choking.
Guidance on copyright licences and how copyright affects schools.
New proposals to give consumers confidence to take up smart devices.
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