In the UK in 2025, free TV licences for pensioners are no longer universally available to all over-75s. Now, only those aged 75 or older who receive Pension Credit (a government benefit for low-income pensioners) qualify for a free TV licence. This rule applies to both single pensioners and couples, with at least one person in the household receiving Pension Credit to be eligible. Others, including pensioners under 75, must pay the standard TV licence fee. There are also discounted licence options for people registered blind or those over 60 living in eligible residential care or sheltered accommodation. The free licence covers everyone living at the pensioner's address. Application can be made online or by phone, starting from age 74 if already receiving Pension Credit. This policy change aims to target support towards low-income pensioners amid ongoing cost-of-living challenges. There is ongoing public debate and some petitions urging the government to restore free licences for all pensioners, but current official rules remain tied to Pension Credit receipt for free eligibility.