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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Albert Toth

DWP Christmas Bonus payment: What to know as campaigners ask for increase

The DWP Christmas bonus should be boosted, a petiton says (Peter Byrne/PA) - (PA Archive)

Thousands of benefit claimants will be receiving the DWP Christmas bonus this winter, designed to give a cash boost around the festive season.

The annual £10 payment is made automatically before Christmas, but only to those that claim qualifying benefits. These include carer’s allowance, personal independence payment (PIP), and pension credit, but those claiming universal credit as a standalone benefit are not eligible.

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