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. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/338f040c68c16f3f