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Resources for individuals and organisations to download to support buying toys safely this Christmas.
Availability of our contact centre and filing services over the festive period.
Opening times during the 2019 holiday period
Check the tariff classification for decorative articles for Christmas trees.
The Christmas Bonus is a one-off tax-free £10 payment to people who get certain benefits - what you'll get, eligibility, how to claim
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing Christmas bonuses.
Guidance for the Christmas period.
An explanation of how holiday entitlement and pay operate during the pandemic, where it differs from the standard holiday entitlement and pay guidance.
Fire safety advice for Christmas celebrations.
Advice on how to stay secure online from the UK's National Cyber Security Centre.
Information for local authorities who will receive funding to support disadvantaged children during the Easter, summer and Christmas holidays.
Find your child's school term, half term and holiday dates on your local council's website
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing social functions, including annual parties, for employees
Use our guide to plan ways you can safely rediscover summer with your family.
Find out when bank holidays are in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - including past and future bank holidays
The Prime Minister has been joined by businesses, charities and community groups in a festive celebration at Downing Street, where he also switched on the Christmas lights outside Number 10.
Product Safety Report for Christmas Spirit Eyeshadow Palette presenting a serious chemical risk.
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