Homes across the land are in line for a small top up on their benefits next month thanks to a Christmas welfare bonus. That's after a spokesman from DWP confirmed to Mirror Money the payment would be going ahead in December.
And while it might not be enough to pay for the whole festive season, the one-off payment of £10 can offer a little help - and is entirely tax free.
Extra cash is available to people already claiming at least one of a series benefits, from carer's allowance to pensions credit.
The £10 is typically paid to people claiming benefits in the first full week of December, and won't affect any other entitlements you have.
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