BBC TV licence update for all state pensioners as UK government issues response

Demands are growing for free TV Licences to be provided to all UK pensioners as many "live on the breadline". Approximately 8,335 individuals have signed an online petition calling on the Government to cover the TV Licence fee for all State Pensioners and those reaching the official retirement age, currently set at 66.

Currently, only those aged over 75 who receive Pension Credit qualify for a free licence, providing savings of £174.50 on the yearly charge. Petition organiser Michael Thompson stated: "We want the Government to fund free TV licences for existing pensioners and those who reach the official retirement age.

"When people reach retirement age, we think they should receive a state-financed free TV

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