One-off DWP payment many Brits don't know about

One-off DWP payment many Brits don't know about View Image

Nearly 24 million people across Great Britain are currently claiming at least one benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ). This figure includes 13 million pensioners receiving State Pension payments - which are classed as a contributory benefit - 5.7 million on Universal Credit, and 3.8 million Personal Independence Payment ( PIP ) claimants.

However, many people, including those newly retired or those receiving disability benefits , may not be aware of an annual bonus paid to certain benefit claimants before Christmas . The DWP 'Christmas Bonus' is a one-off, tax-free payment of £10 made to people receiving certain benefits, but not Universal Credit. Payments, will be automatically issued before 1 J