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The BBC has confirmed plans to make over-75s pay the £154.50 a year TV licence fee. Three million households are expected to lose the right to a free licence next June (2020). This Universal Benefit was introduced by the Labour government 20 years ago.

The BBC has said it will continue to provide TV licences to over-75s who can provide evidence that they claim Pension Credit.

The government say 1.3 million families who are entitled to receive Pension Credit do not claim the benefit suggesting many poor households will be hit hard by the change.

Claim Pension Credit by downloading a form from the DWP website or ringing 0800 99 1234. Don't delay or client's will lose money.

The government's Pension Credit Toolkit and Pension Credit calculator give more information about Pension Credit as does our Benefits for Older People 2019 course.

Book now for our Benefits for Older People 2019 course.

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