# Free TV Licence for Pensioners | Sheffield News

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Podcast: [Sheffield News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sheffield-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7590369)
Published: 2026-07-11T08:01:26+00:00
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## Resource

Pensioners can now get a free BBC TV licence — saving £180 a year — if they’re on Pension Credit, and the government is urgently getting more people signed up, even hiring 500 extra staff to handle the surge. Applications have doubled in just six months, thanks to a simplified online process that takes just 16 minutes. Up to £4,300 a year in support is on the table — and it’s still available anytime, even after the December deadline. Thousands are missing out simply because they haven’t checked their eligibility — but now’s the time to act. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/aa1c54509f3cf527

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