🎄✨ Christmas Bonus Alert! This festive season, thousands of benefit claimants will receive a lovely little extra in their bank accounts—a £10 tax-free bonus from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)! This annual gift lands during the first week of December, giving a small lift to those holiday expenses. 🎁💷
✨ Who’s in line for this bonus? It’s automatic for folks receiving certain benefits like Carer’s Allowance, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Pension Credit, and more! If both partners in a couple claim qualifying benefits, each will receive their own £10—double the holiday cheer! However, it’s worth noting that those relying solely on Universal Credit won’t receive this bonus.
🔍 Did you know this bonus started way back in 1972? Though it’s still stuck at £10 and hasn’t kept up with inflation, it’s definitely a welcomed addition. If indexed to inflation, it might now be around £130!
📊 There was quite a bit of buzz last year with over 20,000 signing a petition to raise the bonus to £165! While the government hasn’t raised it yet, they’ve mentioned ongoing efforts to tackle poverty, extend support funds, and work on a genuine living wage.
💬 Join the conversation! How are you planning to spend your £10 bonus? Let us know in the comments below! 🎄💬
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