BBC's big licence fee changes came into effect from the start of this month. Around 3.7 million saw their £157.50-a-year lifeline taken away from them after the Conservatives broke a manifesto pledge.But over-75s who are eligible for pension credit can still carry on receiving the TV benefit.Now a study has revealed that a whopping 589,000 pensioners are missing out on the benefit, despite being entitled to it.
The figures, discovered by Turn2Us anti-poverty charity, found that far too many OAPs aren't making the most of the free licence. How do you feel about the TV licence changes?
Share your thoughts in the comments below... Anna Stevenson, welfare benefit expert from Turn2Us, said: "Pension credit is a lifeline for older people stuck.
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