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TV Licensing outlines seven situations in which UK households may claim a refund on their TV licence, with refunds typically calculated in complete months. The list covers everything from unused equipment after moving to errors made when purchasing the licence. Eligible households could claim back up to the full £180 annual colour licence fee.
TV Licensing lists seven scenarios where households can claim a partial or full refund on their TV licence, potentially up to £180. From unused equipment to moving to an address covered by another licence, the rules cover a range of circumstances. Refunds are calculated in complete months and some can be backdated to April 2000.
TV Licensing sets out seven situations in which households may claim a refund on their BBC TV licence, which costs £180 a year for colour. Discounts are available for certain groups, including blind viewers and those receiving Pension Credit.
Tadej Pogačar edged Ethan Hayter by 0.09 seconds to win the Vuelta a España's opening time trial in Monaco, taking the red jersey. On stage 2, Britain's Matthew Brennan sprinted to victory while Pogačar retained the overall lead.
The Indian government refused political clearance for Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's planned US visit, prompting accusations of political bias from the Congress and criticism from the BJP. The MEA said the proposed programme was not appropriate, while the IOC USA expressed disappointment and alleged a double standard.
Amazon has quietly increased prices across much of its hardware range, including Echo speakers, Kindle e-readers, Fire TV Sticks and eero routers, attributing the move to rising memory and storage component costs. Some products saw increases as high as 60%, while Ring and Echo Studio were left untouched.
Serena Williams will return to the U.S. Open for the first time since 2022, partnering Carlos Alcaraz in the revamped mixed doubles event after receiving a wild card. The pair will face a qualifier in the first round, while top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic were upset by doubles specialists Katerina Siniakova and Henry Patten.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's proposed US visit was denied political clearance by the Ministry of External Affairs, prompting allegations from Congress leaders of regional bias and selective treatment. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy defended the decision as a procedural matter, citing rules in place since the Congress era.
Two seasonally appropriate tops — Roman's crochet lace knit and Next's cape-sleeve design — are drawing shopper praise for their style and wearability, with both available in a range of sizes and colors.
Saturday's National Lottery Lotto draw saw no ticket holder claim the estimated £2m jackpot, meaning Wednesday's jackpot is set to rise to £2.8m. The Thunderball draw produced one top-tier winner of £500,000. Winning numbers for all draws are listed.
Tottenham Hotspur began life under Roberto De Zerbi with a London derby against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium, with both teams fielding new signings and contending with significant injury lists.
Manchester United's Premier League campaign began with a sobering 2-0 defeat at newly promoted Hull City, puncturing pre-season optimism. Manager Michael Carrick called for calm, while pundits and players assessed the damage.
As Prince Harry and Meghan prepare to return to the UK, a debate over their security arrangements has intensified. Former Labour home secretary Lord Blunkett has proposed a 'middle ground' level of protection, while political figures weigh in and the Home Office keeps details under wraps.
Mauritian rider Kim Le Court won the overall classification at the 2026 Tour of Britain Women, becoming the race's first African champion after a decisive stage victory on the Great Orme. Lorena Wiebes dominated the sprints to take four of the five stages, including the finale in Royal Leamington Spa, and finished second overall. The result capped a strong period for Le Court following her earlier success at the Tour de France Femmes.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has ruled out any election deal with Reform UK, calling defectors 'some of the most dishonest people' she has met and preferring another election over a 'monstrous' coalition. Her comments came during a festival appearance, as Reform targets her Essex seat and polls show Labour leading.
Barcelona started their La Liga title defense with a commanding 5-0 victory at Elche, with Raphinha and Fermin Lopez each scoring twice. New signings Karim Adeyemi and Anthony Gordon made impressive debuts, though concerns remain over Gavi's injury and the unresolved striker situation.
France has promised to deliver new interceptor missiles to Ukraine, and the UK will help Kyiv produce its own long-range missiles, amid a surge in Russian strikes that has pushed civilian deaths to their highest since the first months of the invasion. The pledges come as Ukraine hosts a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Kyiv on its independence day.
Zolani Tete, a 38-year-old former two-division world boxing champion, was shot and killed in an ambush outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, on 21 August 2026. A 27-year-old woman with him was wounded and hospitalised. Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the attack, whose motive remains unclear.
102 former French and British diplomats signed an open letter published in Le Monde, urging their governments to jointly sanction Israel, including arms transfer bans and a freeze on trade agreements, warning that Israeli policy threatens to erase the possibility of a Palestinian state.
Seven people, including two police officers, died in a head-on collision on the A66 near Middlesbrough after a Volkswagen Passat travelled the wrong way down the dual carriageway. The victims have been named, and the police watchdog has opened an investigation into the circumstances leading to the crash.