BBC scraps licence fee for most over-75s
The BBC has confirmed plans to make most over-75s pay the TV licence fee, arguing that it is the only way to avoid closing channels and making substantial cutbacks.The BBC has said it will continue to provide TV licenses to over-75s who claim pension credit, a means-tested benefit designed to help the elderly.
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