TV licence fury: BBC backtracks on plan to refuse refunds for over 75s

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The BBC has faced a growing backlash in recent months after it announced it would be axing free TV licences for Britons over the age of 75.

The changes come as the Beeb prepares to take over responsibility for the licences as part of the deal it struck with the government in 2015.

 

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