(Image: PA)But the BBC has settled upon means-testing the subsidy by limiting free TV licences to over-75s on Pension Credit. We previously reported this would strip free TV licences from 3.75 million households, protecting only 900,000 of the poorest pensioners. While many supported copying the Government’s concession – so that all over 75s received a free TV licence - there was also strong support for reform. “Ultimately, the Board did not think it right to abolish all free TV licences. Around 1.5 million households could get free TV licences if someone is over 75 and receives Pension Credit.

Source: Daily Mirror June 10, 2019 13:06 UTC