Brightens up because of the benefits (5)

I believe the answer is:

perks

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'the benefits' is the definition.
(perk is a kind of benefit)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Another definition for perks that I've seen is " Incidental benefits from one's employment".)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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