3 h. ago New call to increase DWP Christmas Bonus with inflation to £169

The annual £10 for people on the State Pension or benefits launched over 50 years ago in 1972 and has only risen once.

Economics

68 h. ago DWP confirms new Universal Credit rates as increase due in April

New rates of Universal Credit announced at the Budget will come into place in April

Politics

3 d. ago Everything you need to know about DWP Christmas bonus payment landing this week

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will pay a Christmas bonus from this week to millions of people claiming benefits - here is how much you will get and who is eligible

Politics

5 d. ago Check eligibility for DWP extra payment as 'qualifying week' expected to start

Anyone claiming 24 benefits during the qualifying week could be entitled to the Christmas Bonus

Politics

5 d. ago 'Qualifying week' for DWP benefit bonus expected to start on Monday

The extra, tax-free payment, known as the 'Christmas Bonus' is a free £10 that usually arrives in bank accounts before December 2

Politics

7 d. ago 6 money changes happening in December 2025 including DWP Christmas bonus

The Mirror rounds up all the December 2025 money changes, including the DWP Christmas bonus, plus inflation and interest rates updates

Politics

8 d. ago DWP payment increases in full after PIP, UC and benefit Budget changes

Rachel Reeves announced £15 billion in benefits spending at Wednesday's Budget with increased payments for those receiving Universal Credit, PIP and child benefits

Economics

8 d. ago DWP benefits rates for 2026 confirmed at Budget, including Universal Credit and PIP increases

DWP benefits increase each year in line with inflation

Economics

9 d. ago DWP families set for £14,000 bonus in budget bonanza as one type of household qualifies

Families on Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits are set to see a massive increase in payments with larger households in line for a £14,000 payment bump

Economics

9 d. ago Aldi boss promises to lock prices on hundreds of Christmas items despite brutal Budget blow to hit supermarkets

THE boss of Aldi has promised his customers a Christmas bonus — hours before a Budget that is tipped to give supermarkets the chills. Chief exec Giles Hurley vowed to freeze prices on hundreds of items — including turkey, veg and all the trimmings — even if his chain takes a hit from Chancellor Rachel...

Economics

1 week ago How much DWP benefits will increase by at Autumn Budget 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will outline her plans for the economy on November 26

Politics

2 w. ago People nearing retirement age could boost annual State Pension payments by nearly £700

Deferring your State Pension could increase DWP payments in retirement.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms who will get Christmas Bonus payment this year and when – see full list

Millions of Brits will automatically receive a small Christmas bonus to get them through the holiday season; but not everyone will receive the money at the same time

Economics

2 w. ago DWP responds after calls to increase the amount of maternity pay women receive

The current system has been described as an "abomination"

Politics

2 w. ago DWP confirms everyone who gets Christmas bonus, including PIP and DLA claimants

The DWP has confirmed who will be eligible for this year's Christmas Bonus, which is a one-off payment of £10 to help with costs over the festive period

Politics

3 w. ago Getting a Christmas bonus? Here are six ways to make the money work harder for you

After you've treated yourself to something nice, your Christmas bonus could be the starting point for achieving your longer-term goals.

Economics

3 w. ago Benefits claimants eligible for DWP Christmas Bonus unchanged Since 1972

The DWP is set to issue a 10 Christmas bonus to millions of pensioners and benefit claimants in the first week of December and it hasn't changed since the scheme was launched in 1972

Politics

3 w. ago Exact date millions on benefits and Universal Credit will get EXTRA payment set to land in accounts in WEEKS

MILLIONS will receive a Christmas bonus in their accounts in a few weeks. The free cash is for people receiving certain benefits, and it will be paid automatically. It's delivered to bank accounts during the first full week of December. This year, December 1 lands on a Monday, so you should get the payment within...

Economics

4 w. ago Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance claimants could get DWP bonus

The DWP 'Christmas Bonus' is a one-off, tax-free payment of £10 made to people in receipt of certain benefits

Politics

4 w. ago Pensioners making a claim for new health benefit this month could receive bonus payment

Pension Age Disability Payment has now replaced Attendance Allowance in Scotland.

Economics