The government has made the decision to extend the provision of free TV licences for residents aged 75 or over until the end of 2026.
The Age-related TV Licence Fee Concession (No 2) Scheme 2020, which was set to expire at the end of the year, will now be in place for an additional two years.
Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson MHK said: “The decision to extend the provision of TV licences for people aged over 75 who are not in receipt of income support has been reached in order to provide certainty for households.
“Separately, pensioners aged 75 or over who get income support will continue to receive free TV licences under a BBC concession.”
The Minister added: “The BBC’s Royal Charter is due to expire at the end of 2027 and Treasury will contact the BBC to ask for details of their future policies while monitoring any further developments.”
For more information, please visit the TV License page on the Isle of Man Government website.
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