The DWP will be sending extra money to certain people soon

What you need to know about the DWP Christmas bonus and who can get it

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) issues an annual £10 Christmas Bonus to eligible claimants. This one-off payment is designed to provide a small financial boost to help ease costs during the festive period.

The Christmas Bonus is paid automatically to those who qualify, meaning recipients do not need to submit any formal application. This streamlines the process and ensures the payment reaches eligible people efficiently.

Eligibility is strictly determined by whether an individual receives a qualifying benefit during a specific "qualifying week." This crucial week is typically defined by the DWP as the first full week in December.

The qualifying b

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