The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to hand out its annual bonus to eligible recipients before Christmas. This tax-free payment is automatically issued to those receiving certain benefits during the qualifying week, typically the first full week of December. The bonus, aimed at easing festive expenses, does not require an application and is paid alongside regular benefits. Recipients can identify the payment on their bank statements by looking for the code ‘DWP XB’. Despite its modest amount, the Christmas Bonus has been a longstanding initiative since 1972, offering a small fina…
