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Hard-up over-75s face losing TV access in midst of pandemic:

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Free TV licences for over-75s should be saved for ‘moral and public health reasons’, says charity for the elderly Age UK. The BBC postponed axing the perk due to the coronavirus outbreak, after the Government withdrew funding for it starting this month, but the extension ends on 1 August. Age UK is urging a rethink, … Read more

BBC is ‘preparing’ to scrap free TV licences for over-75s in August, says Lord Hall 

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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