The BBC has been accused of ‘terrifying’ the elderly with ‘threatening’ licence fee letters warning viewers of a £1,000 fine if they do not pay the £157.50-a-year cost. Social media users complained online after receiving the letters, which are emblazoned with red capital letters and informed recipients they could face prosecution. The letter reads: ‘Our … Read more
The BBC has been accused of ‘terrifying’ the elderly with ‘threatening’ licence fee letters warning viewers of a £1,000 fine if they do not pay the £157.50-a-year cost. Social media users complained online after receiving the letters, which are emblazoned with red capital letters and informed recipients they could face prosecution. The letter reads: ‘Our … Read more
I am being charged £70 to end my broadband contract with Virgin Media. However, the firm do not supply a service to where I am moving to so I have no choice but to switch to another provider. Why am I being charged if I have no choice as to whether or not I can … Read more
Man returns Thomas the Tank Engine book to a library almost fifty YEARS late after taking it out as a child – but dodges a potential £8,000 late fee The man returned the book after borrowing it as a child in 1972 He posted it to Basingstoke Discovery Centre with an apology note Council said … Read more
Pay to climb Snowdon? Council wants to charge visitors a ‘considerable fee’ to scale Wales’ highest peak amid fears of damage from ‘over tourism’ Motion by councillor Glyn Daniels on fee is being debated by Gwynedd council It says a charge could ‘boost the coffers’ of the council and Welsh national park But park said that … Read more
Ex-BBC correspondent John Sergeant says failing to pay the licence fee should not be a crime as he calls for annual £157.50 payment to be frozen Veteran broadcaster said current annual £157.50 licence fee should be frozen Sergeant suggested the BBC should be ‘forced’ to earn more by other means Government will respond to consultation … Read more
Investing platform Interactive Investor has announced plans to scrap and change a number of costs from its investment and Sipp service from 1 October. The biggest change for pension investors is the removal of its monthly income drawdown fee, however, customers hoping that its £10 per month Sipp fee that amounts to £120 a year … Read more
A two-tier licence fee that allows viewers to chose to upgrade to ‘premium’ television could be introduced as part of plans by new BBC boss Tim Davie, reports suggest. Hit shows such as Bodyguard, Normal People and Strictly Come Dancing could be among the series to be moved onto the premium rate. Meanwhile, staple BBC … Read more
BBC’s new director-general Tim Davie is ‘open’ to replacing licence fee with Netflix-style subscription Davie, 53, has been ordered to come up with a viable funding model for the BBC Among measures floated is a subscription model similar to Netflix or Amazon Conservative minister said there is ‘real optimism’ about Davie’s pragmatism By Helena Kelly For … Read more
Investment bankers to reap bumper fees thanks to pandemic deals spree Already this year, they have raked in £2.8billion in fees It comes as as they work on fundraisings, takeovers and stock market listings By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 22:14 BST, 28 August 2020 | Updated: 22:14 BST, 28 August 2020 Investment bankers … Read more