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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
The Christmas Bonus is a one-off tax-free £10 payment made before…
The Christmas Bonus is a one-off payment of £10. If you get more than one…
To get a Christmas Bonus you must be present or ‘ordinarily resident’ in…
You do not need to claim the Christmas Bonus - you should get it…
If you’re part of a married couple, in a civil partnership or living…
From brussels sprouts to dodgy diet products, these tips from the MHRA will help you stay safe during the festive season and beyond
What to do if you're visiting the UK for a holiday or to see family or friends: check if you’re eligible, if you need a visa, and what to do before you visit.
What to do if a British national goes missing abroad, reporting it to the police and how the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and others can help.
The steps you must take when someone dies - register a death, report a death with Tell Us Once, coroners, funerals and death abroad.
Help someone make decisions if they appoint you or if they lack mental capacity - includes using a power of attorney, becoming a deputy and getting a one-off Court of Protection ruling
This guide sets out who has to apply for a permit, how to apply and explains the other rules covering travel to Antarctica.
Advice on actions you may need to take and the support available from the FCDO and others when a British person dies abroad.
This guide gives advice about the death of a British person in Spain, including information on burial, cremation and repatriation.
Find out about Import VAT and Customs Duty when you send gifts into the UK.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people travelling abroad.
Maritime sector working round the clock since September to deliver Christmas to households across the UK.
Find out when you need to pay VAT if you provide holiday accommodation, caravans and camping facilities.
Find out about which goods and services for disabled people and people aged 60 or over that you should apply zero or reduced rate VAT.
Availability of our contact centre and filing services over the festive period.
This guide gives advice about the death of a British person in France, including information on burial, cremation and repatriation.
This guide gives advice about the death of a British person in Thailand, including information on burial, cremation and repatriation.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing social functions, including annual parties, for employees
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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