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FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
This travel advice also covers American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana…
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’…
Terrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK…
The FIFA World Cup takes place in the US, Canada and Mexico from 11 June…
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…
Information about moving to, living or retiring in the USA – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
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…
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing Christmas bonuses.
Availability of our contact centre and filing services over the 2025 to 2026 festive period.
Check the tariff classification for lighting strings or light chains used for Christmas trees.
Check the tariff classification for decorative articles for Christmas trees.
A message from our Chair Heather Baily and our Chief Executive Michelle Russell.
Almost 240,000 fake Labubus have been seized at the border in a blow to criminals looking to cash in on demand for this year’s must-have Christmas present.
Resources for individuals and organisations to download to support buying toys safely this Christmas.
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