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A quarter of over-65s have just the TV or radio as their only source of company, shocking survey reveals

March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 Alex Ward Social Affairs Correspondent

Research by Age UK found that 1.6 million people have no other company By Alex Ward Social Affairs Correspondent Published: 17:06 EST, 5 March 2024 | Updated: 17:14 EST, 5 March 2024 Television or radio is the sole source of

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Author: Alex Ward Social Affairs Correspondent

A quarter of over-65s have just the TV or radio as their only source of company, shocking survey reveals

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