June 14, 2008

Local UK businesses warned to crack down on tv-watching staff or face big fines

sound_buildings-office.jpg Businesses in Newbury are being warned to crack down on staff watching summer sporting events illegally or face potentially hefty fines, reports Newbury Today.

"An increasing number of people are watching events such as Wimbledon online on work computers, which are required to have TV licenses if used in this way.

During the last two major televised summer sporting events, Wimbledon 2007 and the 2006 World Cup, TV Licensing - the body which monitors licences - caught more than 450 individuals and businesses in Berkshire watching television illegally.

Firms can be liable if someone is caught watching online without a licence and risk prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000 ($1,900). "

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