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Calls grow for free TV licences for all pensioners

Original: New calls for free TV licence for everyone over State Pension age https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.dail yrecord.co.uk/

A petition is calling for everyone over State Pension age in the UK to receive a free TV licence, currently a benefit limited mainly to those aged 75 and receiving Pension Credit. Campaigners and readers are backing the change, arguing older people on low incomes are being squeezed by rising living costs. The Daily Record reports growing support for extending the concession.

Why now: Living-cost pressures are renewing debate over who should qualify for a free TV licence as the current eligibility for the over-75s remains means-tested.

TV LicensingDaily RecordUK pensionersParliament

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• New calls for free TV licence for everyone over State Pension age https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.dail yrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/money/free-tv-licence-pensioners-petition-37842685 · dailyrecord.co.uk@web.brid.gy

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