# BBC License Sales Surge Amid Funding Shifts | Leeds News

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Published: 2026-07-25T09:00:33+00:00
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The BBC is pushing hard to boost TV license sales during the World Cup, using QR codes on screen to drive purchases — a move that’s surprisingly effective given a decade-long drop in license revenue. With over half a million fewer license payers in just one year and the full price now at £180, the BBC is highlighting discounts: free licenses for those 75+ on Pension Credit, 50% off for registered blind individuals or those living with them, and just £7.50 for residents in care homes meeting eligibility. All part of a wider debate on how to fund the BBC as TV consumption evolves. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dabc3929b05fef09

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