Free TV licence for all pensioners update after Government response as support soars (opens original article in a new tab)

The UK government acknowledges considering new TV licence concessions as a petition for free licences for all state pensioners nears 100,000 signatures, potentially leading to parliamentary debate.

• Department for Culture, Media and Sport acknowledges keeping an open mind about new concessions for TV licences.
• Petition for free TV licences for all state pensioners nears 100,000 signatures, triggering potential parliamentary debate.
• Current TV licence concessions include free licences for over-75s receiving pension credit and reduced fees for the blind or severely sight impaired.