BBC to only fund those on income support
The government is facing demands to pay for the over 75s who are set to lose their free TV licences, following an announcement by the BBC.
As of 1 January next year, the broadcaster will only fund licences for those who receive income support here.
Manx Labour Party leader Joney Faragher hopes Treasury and the Council of Ministers will stick to their promise of making a decision this week:
Howard Parkin of the Manx Retirement Association feels all people in the age category ought to have their TV licences paid for:
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