It used to be the case that everyone over the age of 75 could get a free TV licence - but the rules changed in 2020
A 20,000-signature petition calls for free TV licences (£180) for UK state pensioners; Government rejected the request. The decision affects 23.8M licence holders, signaling continued fiscal constraints on public social programs.
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It used to be the case that everyone over the age of 75 could get a free TV licence - but the rules changed in 2020
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Levi Winchester Money Editor
14:36, 03 Jun 2026Updated 14:38, 03 Jun 2026
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