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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

• Overview

  The Christmas Bonus is a one-off tax-free £10 payment made before…

• What you'll get

  The Christmas Bonus is a one-off payment of £10. If you get more than one…

• Eligibility

  To get a Christmas Bonus you must be present or ‘ordinarily resident’ in…

• How to claim

  You do not need to claim the Christmas Bonus - you should get it…

• Further information

  If you’re part of a married couple, in a civil partnership or living…

Update on the end of the government’s free council car parking scheme for health, care and volunteer workers.

• Updated: 2 August 2021

Examples of how schools are delivering free breakfast clubs and the benefits they can provide for pupils, families and schools.

• Updated: 20 November 2025

Over 300,000 children are set to benefit from Best Start free breakfast clubs in April, as the government prioritises support to tackle the cost of living.

• Updated: 2 February 2026

Get help with savings if you're on a low income (Help to Save) - how it works, what you'll get, eligibility, how it affects your benefits and how to apply online.

Sign up for upcoming webinars to learn more about UK transition.

• Updated: 7 December 2021

Check if your child can get free school meals - and find out how to apply on your local authority’s website.

Find out how to apply for a free qualification that could help you gain skills and improve your wage and job prospects.

• Updated: 29 July 2025

Applicants proposing to open a free school along with their applications forms, impact assessments and pre-registration inspections notes.

• Updated: 17 March 2023

Find out which museums or galleries that offer free admission are eligible for refunds under the VAT Refund Scheme.

• Updated: 30 September 2024