£10.00 Christmas bonus?

junebaby

Mine appeared this morning. 

Husband got his on 2nd December. 

kinger101

Universidad said:

The Christmas bonus was introduced by Ted Heath in 1972. It was 10 pounds then, and it's 10 pounds now. It was supposed to cover the cost of a full Christmas dinner for a family. Barely covers the bus to the supermarket these days.

You just need to be a bit more creative.....

GibbsRule_No3.

spot1034 said:

Still not had mine either. Last year I didn't get it until the 20th, but I was a new entrant to the system then, having only reached pension age on Dec 5th so I could understand why it was paid later than most others. Different this year. My 95 year old mother got hers on Dec 2nd. Could they be paying in descending order of age, oldest first?

Knowing how this government are treating OAP's I'd think they'd pay younger first, in the hope the older ones pop their clogs before spending it, so they can reclaim it. ;-)

Piece of luck, my works have paid a Christmas bonus, should take care of non WFA appearance this year, Government benefit as well, since they get an extra £67 in tax from me!

Silvertabby

Mr S's Christmas bonus was paid on 2 Dec, mine arrived today.  Doesn't appear to be any rhyme or reason behind the payment schedule.

Cobbler_tone

I've never seen so many comments and discussion about a tenner. 

Stubod

Well, I "lost" 1 years worth of SP, (65 to 66), my OH "lost" 6 years of SP, and no Winter fuel payment, so all in all down about £57k....but on a positive I have just had my first £10 paid today....every cloud... 

spot1034

Cobbler_tone said:

I've never seen so many comments and discussion about a tenner. 

Well if there are comments on here about it, you can bet the phones will be ringing at the DWP which will divert staff from other work. Far better to get the payment out in good time and avoid that.

Silvertabby

spot1034 said:

Cobbler_tone said:

I've never seen so many comments and discussion about a tenner. 

Well if there are comments on here about it, you can bet the phones will be ringing at the DWP which will divert staff from other work. Far better to get the payment out in good time and avoid that.

They could be dealing with 'where's my winter fuel allowance?' queries from those who are no longer eligible.  Yes, we've all received letters - but, assuming they are all like ours, the letters didn't specifically say that we wouldn't receive the allowance, just that we would only get it if we were in receipt of one of the following benefits.....  Not everyone will have read the letter properly or - dare I say it - taken heed of the widely promulgated details in the media 

Alexland

Universidad said:

The Christmas bonus was introduced by Ted Heath in 1972. It was 10 pounds then, and it's 10 pounds now. It was supposed to cover the cost of a full Christmas dinner for a family. Barely covers the bus to the supermarket these days.

Tesco say they can do Christmas dinner for 6 for £1.84 per person* so £11.04 total.

That probably means Aldi or Lidl can do a tenner.

*Price per person for Christmas meal for 6 based on total of these products when using Clubcard. Includes Clubcard Prices on: Tesco Small Whole Turkey 3kg: Clubcard Price £3/kg, regular price £5/kg, ends 25/12. Tesco Carrots 1kg: Clubcard Price 15p/kg, regular price 69p/kg, ends 25/12. Tesco All-Rounder Potatoes: Clubcard Price 7p/kg, regular price 68p/kg, ends 25/12. Tesco Brussels Sprouts 500g: Clubcard Price 30p/kg, regular price £1.70/kg, ends 25/12. Tesco Parsnips 500g: Clubcard Price 30p/kg, regular price £1.50/kg, ends 25/12. Hearty Food Co. 15 Yorkshire Puddings 230g: Clubcard Price £1.74/kg, regular price £2/kg, ends 27/12. Tesco Gravy Granules For Chicken 200g: Clubcard Price 33p/100g, Regular price 36p/100g, ends 26/12. Tesco Sage and Onion Stuffing Mix 170g: Clubcard Price £2.35/kg, regular price £2.65/kg, ends 26/12. Serving suggestion. Available in the majority of larger stores. Excludes Express, Isle of Man and Whoosh. Clubcard/app required. Some exclusions may apply. Prices correct as of 13/12/24.

Cobbler_tone

Alexland said:

Universidad said:

The Christmas bonus was introduced by Ted Heath in 1972. It was 10 pounds then, and it's 10 pounds now. It was supposed to cover the cost of a full Christmas dinner for a family. Barely covers the bus to the supermarket these days.

Tesco say they can do Christmas dinner for 6 for £1.84 per person* so £11.04 total.

That probably means Aldi or Lidl can do a tenner.

*Price per person for Christmas meal for 6 based on total of these products when using Clubcard. Includes Clubcard Prices on: Tesco Small Whole Turkey 3kg: Clubcard Price £3/kg, regular price £5/kg, ends 25/12. Tesco Carrots 1kg: Clubcard Price 15p/kg, regular price 69p/kg, ends 25/12. Tesco All-Rounder Potatoes: Clubcard Price 7p/kg, regular price 68p/kg, ends 25/12. Tesco Brussels Sprouts 500g: Clubcard Price 30p/kg, regular price £1.70/kg, ends 25/12. Tesco Parsnips 500g: Clubcard Price 30p/kg, regular price £1.50/kg, ends 25/12. Hearty Food Co. 15 Yorkshire Puddings 230g: Clubcard Price £1.74/kg, regular price £2/kg, ends 27/12. Tesco Gravy Granules For Chicken 200g: Clubcard Price 33p/100g, Regular price 36p/100g, ends 26/12. Tesco Sage and Onion Stuffing Mix 170g: Clubcard Price £2.35/kg, regular price £2.65/kg, ends 26/12. Serving suggestion. Available in the majority of larger stores. Excludes Express, Isle of Man and Whoosh. Clubcard/app required. Some exclusions may apply. Prices correct as of 13/12/24.

...plus £11.04 in gas and electric to cook it all.