It turns out that over 75s are not included in the domestic abuse data the government collects. I have no idea why. Obviously since the Covid-19 lockdown older people are more vulnerable to abuse. Age
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A decent home for all – Tower Hamlets housing allocations policy
Article by Councillor Marc Francis, Bow East With the second wave of Coronavirus now upon us, it’s difficult to find a silver lining to this terrible pandemic. However, the support many people gave their neighbours
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How to claim the Pension Credit & over 75s TV Licence
Only older people who receive a benefit called a Pension Credit will receive a free TV licence. Here’e how to claim.
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Over 75 TV Licence Row & the Future of TV
I’ve concluded that market forces will end the TV Licence system. Personally I think the BBC will have faded away by the end of the decade.Alan Tucker Free TV licences for over 75s 20 years
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Wapping Bus Gate, Blocked off neighbourhoods VS International Trade, What the Geezers think
Wapping Bus Gate Last Sunday I cycled across to the Wapping Bus Gate to see what it looked like. Since I was expecting to find a new area of red paint on the road I
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