The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are issuing a special Christmas bonus to people on certain benefits.
The £10 payment is a one-off, tax-free cash boost and will be paid to those who receive the DWP benefit State Pension, or 20 various other benefits, including Adult Disability Payment and Widow’s Pension. It is only paid if the claimant meets the eligibility criteria, which includes a specific qualifying period - typically the first full week of December.
While the specific date is yet to be confirmed as to when people can expect it to land in bank accounts, it is worth noting that the cash boost will be given as a separate payment. This means it may arrive on a different day from the usual benefit payment.
