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BBC TV Licence 'rule change affecting all pensioners'

BBC TV Licence 'rule change affecting all pensioners'


Published on 2024-12-29 13:00:53 - MSN
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The article discusses a significant change to the BBC TV licence fee policy affecting pensioners in the UK. Previously, individuals over the age of 75 were eligible for a free TV licence, but this benefit has been discontinued. Now, only those over 75 who receive Pension Credit are entitled to a free licence. This change has led to widespread concern among many elderly viewers who now face the choice of paying the £159 annual fee or going without TV services. The decision has sparked criticism from various groups, including Age UK, which argues that the policy shift places an undue financial burden on older people, particularly at a time when living costs are rising. The BBC has justified the change by citing financial pressures and the need to ensure the sustainability of its services, while also offering some concessions like payment plans to ease the transition for affected pensioners.

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