The one-off payment has been paid out each year to people who claim a host of Department of Work and Pensions benefits
Millions of people will receive a Christmas bonus payment from the Department of Work and Pensions ahead of the festive period.
The one-off £10 payment has been paid out for around than 50 years after it was first established in 1972. To get the cash you do not need to claim and will be paid automatically as long as you claim one of the eligible benefits during the 'qualifying week' which is usually the start of December. If you are married, or live with your partner, you will each receive the payment if you both get one of the qualifying benefits.A petition has been launched by frustrated benefit claimants are this year calling on the government to increase the amount, saying that handing out just £10 is an 'insult' amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.
An online petition launched in October 2023 by Sharon McMahon has now received nearly 17,000 signatures as people air their frustrations over the 'stagnant' benefit.Who is eligible for the Christmas bonus? If you receive one of the following benefits during the 'qualifying week' in December you will receive the £10 bonus payment. The list of benefits is:
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Paralympics 2024: Emma Wiggs and Chalotte Henshaw win canoe golds at Paris 2024Britain's Emma Wiggs and Charlotte Henshaw both win canoeing gold medals at the Paris Paralympics.
Read more »
2024 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 2024 – how the races were won2024 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 2024
Read more »
DWP payments millions of Brits to receive between now and end of 2024The DWP has a number of upcoming payment schemes to help people in need, especially with winter and Christmas approaching
Read more »
September 2024 DWP payment dates for benefits and pensions, in fullThe summer bank holiday at the end of August will mean there are some changes to the way state benefits and the pension are paid for one week only
Read more »
Woman to get £60,000 from DWP thanks to MSE's 'biggest success of 2024'A couple followed advice from the Martin Lewis-founded site and have seen a huge payment boost
Read more »
Liverpool ONE's Christmas 2024 plans and events in fullNew for this year are children's rides and an authentic German grill
Read more »