“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 recipients, which has remained unchanged for more than five decades. Advocates are urging that the bonus be raised to over £100 this winter, highlighting the need for a boost in support for those relying on benefits during the festive season. The current amount has been criticized as stagnant and insufficient to meet the rising costs of living, especially during the holiday period.