Rejected petition 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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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.

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Adjust the £10 DWP Christmas Bonus introduced in 1972 to reflect inflation
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/746900

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Date submitted 30 October 2025
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