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Free TV Licences for Benefit Recipients | Leeds News
Labour’s proposed TV licence overhaul could slash costs for benefit recipients under Andy Burnham’s leadership, offering free licences to DWP claimants as the standard fee climbs to £180 in April 2026 — a £5.50 hike from current rates. Building on the 2020 shift that narrowed free licence eligibility to Pension Credit holders over 75, this policy targets financial strain while Lisa Nandy, the longest-serving Culture Secretary since 2010, remains in charge to steer the cultural sector through these changes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…
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