Age UK urge BBC to delay charging over-75s for TV licences to help with coronavirus self-isolation NewsColony THE BBC has been urged to delay the start date for charging over-75s for TV licences to help the elderly through months of self-isolation. Everyone over the age of 75 will have to start paying the annual £157.50 licence fee. 6 Age UK have urged the BBC to delay charging over-75s for TV licences due to self-isolation measures as a result of coronavirus Credit: Alamy ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates But Age UK demanded the Beeb delay the move until the end of the year. Their urgent plea came after ministers said all over-70s will be ordered to self-isolate for up to four months . Age UK said the elderly will be “even more reliant” on their TV and radio for entertainment during this “unprecedented situation” when they will be consigned to their homes, with family and friends unable to visit. And they will also need to stay i...
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