Easier access to free TV licences

Published date24 June 2022
Publication titleHuddersfield Daily Examiner
The reforms laid in Parliament yesterday would mean that over-75s on pension credit no longer have to fill out paperwork when applying for or renewing their licence, which slashes the usual annual £159 cost to zero

While eligible older people currently have to fill in forms to prove they receive the benefit, the legislative change would allow the BBC to verify this automatically with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) without the need for paperwork.

The move will mean the 7,000 people who apply for a free licence each month will be able to do so more quickly online or by phone.

The BBC last year limited the free

TV licences to over-75s in receipt of pension credit, which is designed to help people over state pension age and on a low income.

Digital Secretary Nadine...

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