Extra cash could be coming your way this month after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced that there will be a one-off tax-free Christmas bonus to some recipients of Government benefits. Payments will be made to those people on certain qualifying benefits.
The additional payment won't affect any other benefits you get and do not need to do anything to claim - it should be paid automatically. Any extra cash is a bonus at this time of the year but it is especially welcome this year with rising energy prices and the cost of living crisis starting to bite. Here's everything you need to know about the bonus including who is eligible and how much you'll get...
