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UK Benefit Claimants Set to Receive £10 Christmas Bonus

12/4/2025

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Thousands of benefit claimants in the United Kingdom receive a £10 Christmas bonus from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
The payment is automatic for claimants on qualifying benefits, including carer’s allowance and pension credit, but excludes universal credit.
The bonus has not increased since 1972, prompting calls for a raise.
Payments due on Christmas and New Year’s Day will be issued on Christmas Eve.

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Thousands of benefit claimants in the United Kingdom receive a £10 Christmas bonus from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
The payment is automatic for claimants on qualifying benefits, including carer’s allowance and pension credit, but excludes universal credit.
The bonus has not increased since 1972, prompting calls for a raise.
Payments due on Christmas and New Year’s Day will be issued on Christmas Eve.