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Millions of households will get a special extra payment over the coming weeks.

It's called the Christmas Bonus and is paid automatically to people who claim certain benefits.

The £10 payment will enter bank accounts just before Christmas and is aimed to provide a financial boost over the expensive festive period.

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The support helps more vulnerable groups like pensioners and people with disabilities.

Qualifying benefits include PIP, Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Attendance Allowance.

People don't have to do anything and the money should arrive in bank accounts automatically.

However, households who o

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