Are you eligible for the DWP's £10 Christmas bonus? Here's what experts say you need to know.
The Department for Work and Pensions will provide a Christmas bonus to families receiving specific benefits this year, aiming to assist with the extra expenses of the holiday season. This one-time £10 bonus will be distributed by the Government to households receiving benefits like Personal Independence Payment or Carer's Allowance.Here's all the information you need...
The tax-free bonus was initially introduced under the Pensioners’ and Family Income Supplement Payments Act in 1972 and has remained at £10 since then, except in 2008 when it increased to £70 to aid individuals during the financial crisis.'A joke' Many recipients have described the payment as a 'joke', pointing out that the amount has remained unchanged since it was first introduced in the 1970s.
Finally, you'll need to be claiming your benefits during the qualifying week in order to be eligible for the bonus. When will I receive the bonus? The bonus is usually paid into bank accounts in the beginning of December. It will show as ‘DWP XB’ on your bank statement. If you think you are eligible for the Christmas Bonus but haven’t received it by 1 January, the DWP says you should ‘contact the Jobcentre Plus office that deals with your payments or the Pension Service.'
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