Pensioners could have to wait until 80 to get a ‘free’ BBC TV licence, in move that could see elderly abandon TV’s altogether
The age when pensioners can receive a free BBC TV licence could be raised from 75 to 80 to save the BBC money, a report […]
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BBC wants more money to survive, says director-general
The BBC is preparing the ground for a new licence fee settlement after the director-general warned that current services could not be sustained without an […]
Danish Government and DF agree to scrap TV licence
A majority of the political parties in Denmark have today reached an agreement to cut state broadcaster DR’s budget by 20 percent and do away […]
The free bbc tv licence could be means tested for the over 75s
Millions of over 75s could lose their ‘free’ BBC TV licences, as the BBC considers whether to stop giving the benefit to better-off pensioners. Supporters […]
93-year-old mother received threats of a fine and even prison if she didn’t pay BBC TV Licensing
Tynwald may have made a welcome u-turn over ‘free’ BBC TV licences for the over 75s, but the changes have left many confused over the […]
BBC to use ‘silver celebrities’ including Dame Helen Mirren & Parkinson to persuade pensioners to give up their free BBC TV licence
The BBC could bring in a team of ‘silver celebrities’ to help it persuade middle class pensioners to pick up the bill for their own […]