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Take the bus for a festive day out this Christmas.
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…
Resources for individuals and organisations to download to support buying toys safely this Christmas.
Seasonal workers encouraged to check their pay to ensure they're not out of pocket.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing Christmas bonuses.
Fire safety advice for Christmas celebrations.
Weekly UKHSA report for the 2025/26 season, monitoring respiratory viruses as people are encouraged to take simple steps to protect themselves.
Availability of our contact centre and filing services over the 2025 to 2026 festive period.
Availability of our contact centre over the 2024 to 2025 festive period.
Check the tariff classification for lighting strings or light chains used for Christmas trees.
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