The eight extra social welfare benefits in Ireland and if you re entitled to them in 2021
In some cases, you can get a benefit even if you are not getting a social welfare payment
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State Pension age Britons usually receive payments from the government after years of National Insurance contributions. The state pension provides important financial support to millions of people, and can be especially useful during retirement. But many are unaware they could receive additional payments from the government, which, in turn, could unlock other levels of support.
Britons are encouraged to visit the TV Licensing website to start their application.
Those who are not eligible for a free licence may also need to start their new licence or renew their payments online.
A Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) spokesperson told Express.co.uk: The government was disappointed with the BBC s decision to restrict the over-75 licence fee concession to only those in receipt of pension credit. We recognise the value of free TV licences for over-75s and the corporation must look at how it uses its substantial licence fee income to support older people.