Seeds of BBC licence fee decision deftly planted by George Osborne

Deal struck with BBC in 2015 was a win-win-win for Tory governmentGeorge Osborne left government in 2016, and parliament exactly two years ago. But as the BBC announces that most over-75s will have to start paying the £154.50 television licence fee, the legacy of the former chancellor’s spending cuts is still being felt. Related: 'Totally unjustifiable': older readers on losing free TV licenceContinue reading...