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http://www.ex-bbc.net/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl >> News and Comment >> Over 75'S Licence fee http://www.ex-bbc.net/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1584354636 Message started by WG on Mar 16^th, 2020, 10:31am

Title: Over 75'S Licence fee
Post by WG on Mar 16^th, 2020, 10:31am

In the light of the Government's impending self isolation recomendations for the over 70's-just wondering if re-imposed licence fee charge for the over 75s will be waived this summer?

Title: Re: Over 75'S Licence fee
Post by Delboy on Mar 16^th, 2020, 12:20pm

Only waived until August.
See: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-51911065

Title: Re: Over 75'S Licence fee
Post by WG on Mar 16^th, 2020, 12:28pm

They will review the decision in august and then extend again?