Fact Check: Have 2.4 Million UK Households Cancelled Their BBC TV Licence Since 2020?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: 2.4 million households in Britain have cancelled their BBC TV licence fee since 2020.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: There is no evidence supporting this figure, which the BBC does not recognise. While the number of TV licences in force declined by about 1.49 million between 2020/21 and 2024/25, no official data confirms 2.4 million cancellations.

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Date: 12/25/2025

 

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Last Updated on December 25, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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