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That's not true either.
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Complaint to BBC regarding Pete the Badge
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were you driving?I know for a fact that Gary Neville got a black cab from the rank on St Mary's Gate (by Paperchase) to The Moon Under Water, which is a distance of 500 feet, a few years ago. He then got the same cab to take him from there to Number 1 Deansgate, which is the same distance.
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I don't give two hoots what it is. Chippy referred to avoidance.It's not avoidance though, is it? It's evasion and every tax evader should get punished proportionately.
Prestwich_Blue
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No but a blue of my acquaintance was!were you driving?
and he let him in his cab?No but a blue of my acquaintance was!
Gordyola
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Anyone know Pete well enough to get him to make a complaint to the Bitter Because of City (BBC) organisation?
oakiecokie
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Fair plays to Mitten as I knew beforehand he`s a Rag,but nice to see a different positive write up.
A few years ago I used to read the daily telegraph when Ogden was the northern correspondent and every City related article was inundated with rag troll comments referring to us as Bertie's etc but in response if the word rag was used the comment was moderated and usually deleted.
The fcukin media is riddled with rags.
The fcukin media is riddled with rags.
oakiecokie
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If you have been paying for your TV licence but are entitled to a free one, you will be refunded the money you overpaid
If you are aged over 75, you are eligible to get a free TV licence.
Equally, if you are aged 74 and your licence is due for renewal, you can get a short-term licence. This will be valid until the end of the month before your 75th birthday.
Once you reach 75, you can apply for your free licence. You will then be sent this licence every three years by TV Licensing.
What other benefits will I be entitled to when I retire?
Make sure you claim
If you fit the criteria for a free TV licence, it is important to claim for this.
You can apply for a free or short-term TV licence here. You can also apply by phone on (0300) 790 6071.
As part of the process, you will need to provide TV Licensing with your date of birth, name, address, postcode, and National Insurance number.
You will also have to submit the current TV licence number for your household.
If you are already over 75, you will need to apply for your free licence, as your licence will not automatically change to a free one.
How to apply for a bus pass
Cancelling and refunding payments
If you are over 75 and pay for your licence by direct debit, TV Licensing will cancel this when they process your application.
The organisation will also refund any money overpaid – backdating the refund to the first month of your 75th birthday.
I'm not retired yet, what benefits could I claim?
Free licences available to households where any member is over 75
Even if you are not aged 75 yourself, you will still be eligible for a free TV licence if anyone in your household is over the age threshold.
This might apply if, for example, you live with parents, or have an older spouse or partner.
Once the licence has been applied for and received, it will cover everyone living at that address.
Common blue badge myths dispelled
Talk to eligible relatives
If you have parents or other relatives who are over 75, you should speak to them to check that they have applied for their free licence, as they may not be aware that they are eligible to do so.
Other properties
It’s important to note that a free over 75 TV licence only covers the licence-holder’s main home address. If they have any other properties, they will need to buy separate licences.
What are the different ways to view TV?
Discounted TV licences
While pensioners aged over 75 do not have to pay a penny for the TV licence, there are discounts available to those who are blind or in residential care.
Licences for people in care
If you are in residential care, you can get a special licence for £7.50.
To qualify, you must be either retired and over 60 or disabled.
Your housing manager can apply for you.
Licences for individuals who are blind
If you are registered blind, you can get a 50% discount. The same reduction applies if you live with someone who is blind.
The licence has to be in the name of the blind person. If it isn’t, you can transfer it by calling TV Licensing.
To apply for this discount, visit tvlicensing.co.uk/blind or write to TV Licensing with your name, address, phone number and existing TV licence (if you have one), along with a copy of your blind registration certificate or a certificate from your ophthalmologist with your licence number.
You also need to provide a cheque or postal order for the 50% fee. This will cost £72.50 for a colour licence. The address is: TV Licensing, Blind Concession Group, Bristol BS98 1TL.
Prestwich_Blue
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I don't but I think he probably wouldn't want to complain or make a fuss. But the club should be all over this.Anyone know Pete well enough to get him to make a complaint to the Bitter Because of City (BBC) organisation?