BBC is set to grant SECOND reprieve to pensioners by delaying the scrapping of free TV licences for over-75s until October The decision on the licences will be discussed at a board meeting next month The delay would create a further £80million hole in the broadcaster’s finances Incoming director-general Tim Davie is said to not been … Read more
BBC is ‘preparing’ to scrap free TV licences for over-75s in August, says Lord Hall Director General confirmed today that preparations are now underway Comes after the BBC delayed the scrapping amid the coronavirus crisis People on pension credit will continue to receive a free TV licence Here’s how to help people impacted by Covid-19 … Read more
Revealed: More than 11,000 new drivers were STRIPPED of their licence last year with majority banned for not having insurance or speeding Some 11,125 motorists with a licence for under two years were banned in 2019 Under the New Driver Act 1995, drivers who accumulate 6 points or more in the first 24 months of … Read more
There’s been a 20% spike in older drivers giving up their licences since Prince Philip surrendered his own at the age of 97 after Sandringham crash Some 8,014 motorists over the age of 70 gave up their driving licences last year That’s up from 6,612 in 2018, DVLA records showed – an increase of 21% Retirement … Read more