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Extra £10 on state pension
Petunia15
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my mother was paid an extra £10 on her pension this week, does anyone know if this is an error or is it normal at this time of year? Thanks, P
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turns out it's the Widow's Christmas Bonus0
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yes, the payment is coded "XB" for Xmas Bonus .It has been that way and that amount for many years.
Its for everyone who receives State Pension not just widows.
you should enjoy your gift from DWP.0 -
maximumgardener wrote: »yes, the payment is coded "XB" for Xmas Bonus .It has been that way and that amount for many years.
Its for everyone who receives State Pension not just widows.
you should enjoy your gift from DWP.
Invest it wisely and don't spend it all at once!!!0 -
maximumgardener wrote: »you should enjoy your gift from DWP.
Gift from the taxpayers, you mean.Free the dunston one next time too.0 -
OP, you might like to check whether she's received her winter fuel benefit.Free the dunston one next time too.0
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My parents always thank me for working so hard during the year that the government can redistribute my tax in the form of a gift to them....0
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yeah...its the thought that counts !!!!0
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The Xmas bonus was introduced in 1972.when the basic pension was £6.75 so was a sizeable sum of money then.0
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I get my State Pension in 6 months, so I can look forward to this next year. Not too impressed though, it won't even pay for half a round of golf.0
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