“Calls to Increase Long-Standing Christmas Bonus for Benefit Claimants to Over £100 Amid Rising Costs”

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is being called upon to increase the longstanding Christmas bonus for benefit claimants to more than £100 this winter. The current bonus has remained unchanged for over five decades, leading to concerns about its adequacy in providing support during the festive season. Advocates argue that an increase is necessary to better assist those who rely on benefits, especially given the rising cost of living and economic challenges faced by many families.