Scrapping of BBC TV licences for over 75s put ON HOLD over coronavirus

THE BBC will ditch its plans to scrap free TV licences for the over 75s over coronavirus, it was revealed today. After joint talks between the Beeb and the Government, the plans to charge people th…

The BBC and Department for Culture, Media and Sport said this morning: "During this time we do not want anyone to be worried about any potential change.

"As the national broadcaster, the BBC has a vital role to play in supplying information to the public in the weeks and months ahead. The BBC's Chairman, Sir David Clementi, said of today's news: "We are in exceptional circumstances. Now is not the right time. We are fully focused on delivering our services to the public at this difficult time."He added: "It is right that the BBC have recognised the exceptional circumstances posed by the Coronavirus outbreak and the need for the whole country to pull together in the national effort.

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