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A one-off payment is being issued by the DWP to millions of UK pensioners and others receiving specific benefits in the run-up to the festive season. The payment is fixed at £10 and is intended to provide a small measure of financial support during the expensive Christmas period. Despite being a tax-free boost, the payment has drawn strong criticism because its value has not changed since its introduction half a century ago. These are the key details...

The bonus payment: Millions of state pensioners will receive a special one-off payment known as the Christmas Bonus in the run-up to Christmas. The payment is fixed at £10 and is entirely separate from other support like the Winter Fuel Payment.

Eligibility and payment: The bonus is paid to people who receive certain benefit

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