Immediately remove TV licence fee for elderly due to impact of Coronavirus

Rejected 20 signatures

What the petition asks

Due to the growing concern on the UK population from COVID-19, in particular the most vulnerable and elderly across our communities, it must now be the case that the pending TV licence fee for over 75s be removed.

The over 75s in the UK should not have to bear further stress and anxiety of bearing the financial burden of the TV licence. In particular at a time when they are asked to self isolate / social distance for a considerable period of time. It may be the case for some of these individuals that they may be isolated from grandchildren, carers, wider family and community.
This type of isolation can increase their sense of loneliness and is heartbreaking. We must be attentive to their needs.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Since you started this petition, the BBC have announced that the changes to TV licences for over 75s now won't happen until August: https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/age?wt.mc_id=bbc_pr_o75_english

You may wish to sign this petition, if you would like this policy to be changed permanently: The Government should fund free TV licences for all over-75s.

You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:

NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

Timeline

15 Mar 2020	Petition opened for signatures
24 Mar 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 20

Status Rejected

Rejected 24 Mar 2020

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