The DWP Christmas bonus of £10 is set to be paid to eligible households in the first week of December, with payments coming through by January 1 at the latest. The bonus is tax-free and does not impact other benefits, automatically appearing as “DWP XB” on bank statements. Introduced in 1972, the payment has faced criticism for not being permanently increased beyond £10.
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South Korea RECAP: President Yoon WILL lift martial law in a matter of hours after emergency declaration sparks huge protests
Chaos erupts in South Korea as President Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law to protect against North Korean communist forces and eliminate anti-state elements, sparking protests. Despite initially implementing martial law, President Yoon decides to lift it after facing backlash from angry citizens and political opposition. The South Korean parliament votes unanimously to cancel the martial law decree, with President Yoon accusing them of paralyzing the government and undermining the constitutional framework. Full Article
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