Millions of pensioners will have their free TV licence stripped from them on August 1. An estimated 3.7 million over-75s who currently receive the benefit will now have to pay the £157.50 yearly fee.
The BBC said there will be no extension to a two-month stay-of-execution triggered by the pandemic. The Tories, who had promised to safeguard the lifeline, have been blasted for “betraying” pensioners.
Age UK charity director Caroline Abrahams said: “We’re bitterly disappointed on behalf of the millions of over-75s who have had a torrid time over the last few months and for whom this must feel like another kick in the teeth. “Many older people on low incomes have told us that if they have to find £150-plus a year to pay for a licence they will
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