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Opening hours for the Veterans UK Helpline, Joint Personnel Administration Centre, MOD Medals Office and Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre.
Availability of our Information Centre and our filing services over the festive season.
Holiday entitlement or annual leave - information for employers and workers on entitlement, calculating leave, taking leave, accruing leave and disputes
Details of courts and tribunals opening times over the Christmas and New Year bank holidays.
NHS Test and Trace services will continue every day over Christmas and the New Year, providing and processing tests for those who need them and tracing contacts of positive cases.
DBS' Contact Centre will operate under reduced hours over the Christmas and New Year period.
Analysis and charts using data from across the UK government and devolved administrations on the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on various aspects of society and the economy during the Christmas season. This article will specifically focus on people's...
Government sets out the next stages for a number of new Workers' Rights Acts to support UK workers.
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
Blood donors are being urged to book and keep appointments this Christmas.
PAYE procedures to follow if you pay holiday pay in advance or run a holiday pay scheme for your employees.
If you’re a VAT registered business, check if you can temporarily reduce the rate of VAT on supplies relating to hospitality, accommodation, or admission to certain attractions.
Find out what steps you need to take before you calculate how much you can claim for furloughed and flexibly furloughed employees.
A list of dates for friends and family of service personnel wishing to send British Forces Post Office mail in time for Christmas.
Opening times for DVLA's contact centre over Christmas and the New Year.
Find out when you need to pay VAT if you provide holiday accommodation, caravans and camping facilities.
A joint statement on staying safe at Christmas from the UK Government, Scottish Government, and Welsh Government.
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