英国敦促800,000名老年人在180英镑的涨价前申请免费电视执照, The UK is urging 800,000 seniors to claim free TV licences ahead of a £180 price hike, as many eligible for Pension Credit haven’t applied.

联合王国工作和养老金部正在敦促大约800 000人,特别是75岁及以上的人,在2026年4月1日涨至180英镑之前,检查他们是否有资格获得免费电视许可证。 The UK's Department for Work and Pensions is urging around 800,000 people, especially those aged 75 and over, to check if they qualify for a free TV licence ahead of a price rise to £180 from April 1, 2026. 领取养恤金信贷的人有权获得免费许可证,以及额外福利,如住房费用补助、理事会税、国民保健服务护理、供暖费和邮件转寄。 Those receiving Pension Credit are entitled to the free licence, along with additional benefits like help with housing costs, council tax, NHS care, heating bills, and mail redirection. 许多符合资格的个人没有申请这项福利,其价值约为每周80英镑。 Many eligible individuals have not applied for the benefit, which is worth about £80 weekly.