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Free TV licences for pensioners update with 4 week deadline after Govt response
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Executive Summary
AI-generatedA campaign calling for free TV licenses for all state pensioners has four weeks remaining to gather support via a parliamentary petition, which requires 100,000 signatures to trigger a full debate. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) confirmed it is 'keeping an open mind' about new concessions after the petition reached 10,000 signatures. However, the DCMS reiterated that current free license provisions are limited to specific groups, such as those over 75 with Pension Credit.
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- The campaign has a four-week deadline for supporters to sign a parliamentary petition demanding free TV licenses for all state pensioners.
- Reaching 100,000 signatures on the petition would force the DCMS to defend its position in a full Parliamentary debate.
- Current eligibility for free licenses requires individuals over 75 with Pension Credit (or their partner) residing at the same address.
- The DCMS stated it is committed to existing license fees and concessions until the end of 2027, while acknowledging 'new concessions' are being considered.
- Historically, universal free TV licenses for those over 75 ended on July 31, 2020.
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