Rise the Christmas Bonus to £163.
The Christmas bonus amount has not changed since it's introduction in 1972. The introductory amount was £10 and it has not changed in 53 years. This has to change as a matter of urgency.
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- 25 NOV 2025Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action: Adjust the £10 DWP Christmas Bonus introduced in 1972 to reflect inflation https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/746900
- 30 OCT 2025Petition created
Background
Why do the government call this a bonus, it is not a bonus more of an. Insult to disabled and elderly people. This needs to be changed, this is not fair.