Cabinet meeting to hear plans on TV licence fee clampdown

It is expected that a technological means of catching those who aren't paying the TV licence fee will be discussed at Cabinet. Picture: Nick Ansell/PA

A clampdown on people avoiding paying their TV licence is expected to be part of the plans being put forward to Cabinet this week.

Following a controversial year for the national broadcaster, it is estimated around one in six households are dodging the licence fee — equating to millions in lost revenue.