How to apply for a free and reduced BBC TV licence and who qualifies

Many people may not have a TV licence for a number of reasons - one of them being the high cost. Currently, a colour licence costs £169.50, having risen on April 1 of this year. Meanwhile a black and white licence costs £57. If you are blind (severely sight impaired), you are still able to apply for a 50 percent concession meaning a colour licence costs £84.75. However if you are struggling to pay these fees, there are ways to …